Barite crystal from Cerro Huarihuayín, Peru

$109.60

A delicate thumbnail specimen of barite from Cerro Huarihuayín.

Size: 23 x 25 x 20 mm

Weight: 6 g

  • Very clean tabular Barite crystal (square plate)

  • Nice geometric clarity → strong crystallographic appeal

  • Subtle matte / frosted surface texture (interesting, non-glassy look)

  • Secondary crystal adds a bit of dimension and asymmetry

  • Compact and well-balanced for display

A delicate thumbnail specimen of barite from Cerro Huarihuayín.

Size: 23 x 25 x 20 mm

Weight: 6 g

  • Very clean tabular Barite crystal (square plate)

  • Nice geometric clarity → strong crystallographic appeal

  • Subtle matte / frosted surface texture (interesting, non-glassy look)

  • Secondary crystal adds a bit of dimension and asymmetry

  • Compact and well-balanced for display

This piece features a well-defined tabular barite crystal with a square plate-like form, displaying classic stepped growth along its edges. The crystal exhibits a soft champagne tone with a slightly frosted surface, giving it a subtle, satin-like appearance.

A smaller secondary crystal adds dimension to the composition, while the overall structure remains clean and minimal, emphasizing the natural geometry of the barite.

An appealing specimen for collectors who value crystallographic form and understated mineral aesthetics.

Location: Mina Llata, Cerro Huarihuayín, Miraflores, Huánuco

Material from Cerro Huarihuayín has appeared on the market only intermittently, and well-preserved miniature examples are not consistently available. As such, specimens from this locality are of particular interest to collectors focused on Peruvian occurrences.

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