Barite – Skeletal Crystal Growth – Cerro Huarihuayín, Peru

$219.20

A miniature specimen of barite from Cerro Huarihuayín, displaying an unusual skeletal growth habit.

Size: 53 x 30 x 13

Weight: 24 g

  • Unusual vertical, almost “floating” presentation

  • Distinct skeletal / etched crystal structure

  • Interesting growth pattern (not a standard tabular plate)

  • Good size for a miniature (5+ cm)

  • Visually dynamic silhouette

A miniature specimen of barite from Cerro Huarihuayín, displaying an unusual skeletal growth habit.

Size: 53 x 30 x 13

Weight: 24 g

  • Unusual vertical, almost “floating” presentation

  • Distinct skeletal / etched crystal structure

  • Interesting growth pattern (not a standard tabular plate)

  • Good size for a miniature (5+ cm)

  • Visually dynamic silhouette

The barite crystal exhibits a partially etched and open structure, with irregular development across the crystal faces. This type of growth results in a more complex and textured appearance compared to typical tabular barite crystals.

The specimen is supported on a narrow matrix base, giving it a distinctive vertical presentation and enhancing its sculptural character. The overall form emphasizes the natural development process of the crystal rather than surface perfection.

Examples showing this type of growth are of interest to collectors focused on crystallographic variation and mineral formation processes.

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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