Natural Rare Bladed Barite with Malachite Specimens x 6 From Shinkolobwe Mine, Congo

A NOTE FROM NICK 
A tray of 6 rare natural small cabinet size clear bladed Barite crystals with Malachite on matrix specimens. You don't see this everyday.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Barite from the Congo 
Barite from the Congo, a captivating barium sulfate mineral, is renowned for its striking crystal formations and vibrant hues, often found in the Katanga Copper belt, particularly at the Shinkolobwe and Mashamba West Mines. This mineral typically displays translucent to transparent qualities with unique tabular, prismatic, or bladed crystal shapes, frequently exhibiting a rare green tint due to malachite inclusions, alongside white, colorless, or amber varieties. Its association with vibrant green malachite and occasional Chrysocolla creates visually stunning contrasts, making it a prized collector’s specimen. Sourced from regions like Kambove and Lupoto, Congolese Barite is celebrated for its aesthetic appeal and rarity, with notable finds from the late 1990s and early 2000s enhancing its allure for mineral enthusiasts.

PRODUCT MINERALS 
Barite, Malachite

PRODUCT FEATURES 
Bladed

PRODUCT COLOUR 
Black, White, Green

MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
3 to 3.5

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Shinkolobwe Mine, Congo
Grade = Good to Very Good Grade
Size = 58 - 96 mm