Barite specimen from Cerro Huarihuayín, Peru

$205.50

An attractive miniature barite specimen from Cerro Huarihuayín.

Size: 46 x 27 x 30

Weight: 30

  • Dynamic multi-crystal composition (much more engaging than flat plates)

  • Nice vertical + radial growth combination

  • Good translucency with warm honey-golden tones

  • Contrast between larger plates and smaller crystals adds depth

  • Balanced on a matrix (stable display piece)

  • Overall: “alive” and sculptural, not static

An attractive miniature barite specimen from Cerro Huarihuayín.

Size: 46 x 27 x 30

Weight: 30

  • Dynamic multi-crystal composition (much more engaging than flat plates)

  • Nice vertical + radial growth combination

  • Good translucency with warm honey-golden tones

  • Contrast between larger plates and smaller crystals adds depth

  • Balanced on a matrix (stable display piece)

  • Overall: “alive” and sculptural, not static

This piece features a dynamic cluster of intergrown tabular barite crystals, combining larger plates with smaller secondary crystals in a well-balanced, three-dimensional composition. The arrangement creates a lively and sculptural appearance, with multiple points of interest from different viewing angles.

The crystals show warm honey to golden tones with good translucency, complemented by natural inclusions and fine growth textures that add character and depth.

A pleasing and collectible miniature from this classic Peruvian locality.

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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