Elk Creek Barite Specimen DX460 aquamarine Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Weight: 1750 grams

There is one minor spot of damage on the bottom termination

Aragonite has a special place in the world of mineralogy due to its polymorphic relationship with calcite

Elk Creek Barite Specimen DX460 aquamarine Chamonix-Mont-BlancElk Creek Barite Specimen Approx. Dimensions: 2. 5x2. 5x1 inches Approx. Weight: 71 grams Locality: Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota Elk Creek, South Dakota, is world renowned for producing some of the finest gem quality barite crystals, often found on a contrasting matrix of yellow fluorescent calcite. These specimens are highly sought after by collectors for their intense amber, honey, or "root beer" coloration and exceptional transparency.