Barite Crystal from Cerro Huarihuayín, Peru

$109.60

A classic thumbnail specimen of barite from Cerro Huarihuayín.

Size: 31 x 26 c 17 mm

Weight: 10 g

  • Nice tabular Barite habit (clearly readable crystal form)

  • Soft honey / olive tone with internal zoning

  • Interesting stacked growth structure

  • Good mineralogical clarity (not messy)

A classic thumbnail specimen of barite from Cerro Huarihuayín.

Size: 31 x 26 c 17 mm

Weight: 10 g

  • Nice tabular Barite habit (clearly readable crystal form)

  • Soft honey / olive tone with internal zoning

  • Interesting stacked growth structure

  • Good mineralogical clarity (not messy)

This piece features tabular barite crystals arranged in a low, layered formation, showing characteristic stepped growth and subtle internal zoning. The crystals display a soft honey to olive coloration with a gently translucent quality, revealing delicate internal textures.

The specimen emphasizes crystallographic structure over strong visual contrast, making it an appealing piece for collectors interested in natural growth patterns and classic barite morphology.

Set on a natural matrix, the composition remains balanced and stable, suitable for display or study.

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 commonly encountered in consistent availability. As such, specimens from this locality are of particular interest to collectors focused on Peruvian occurrences.