Barite on Pink Dolomite – Miniature Specimen – Cerro Huarihuayín, Peru

$280.85

A well-composed miniature specimen of barite on dolomite from Cerro Huarihuayín.

Size: 45 x 27 x 25 mm

Weight: 23 g

  • Good crystal definition (clear tabular geometry)

  • Noticeable translucency (better than average)

  • Pleasant honey coloration

  • Multi-crystal grouping (not just a single plate)

  • Nice interaction with matrix (not too bulky, not too intrusive)

  • Balanced composition from multiple angles

A well-composed miniature specimen of barite on dolomite from Cerro Huarihuayín.

Size: 45 x 27 x 25 mm

Weight: 23 g

  • Good crystal definition (clear tabular geometry)

  • Noticeable translucency (better than average)

  • Pleasant honey coloration

  • Multi-crystal grouping (not just a single plate)

  • Nice interaction with matrix (not too bulky, not too intrusive)

  • Balanced composition from multiple angles

The piece features a cluster of tabular barite crystals with warm honey coloration and moderate translucency. The crystals are arranged in a compact grouping, creating a natural and visually balanced composition with good depth and structure.

Crystal faces are well developed, with visible internal zoning and a soft, luminous quality. The contrast with the underlying pink dolomite matrix enhances the overall presentation without overwhelming the crystal group.

The specimen displays well from multiple angles and offers a clear focal point, making it suitable as a refined miniature display piece.

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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