Blue Barite on Pyrite

Blue Barite on Pyrite

Rare large blue barite on pyrite mineral cluster.

The pyrite has a beautiful luster to it, as well as a wonderful druzy crystal structure. The barite has a blue coloration and a bladed formation.

Barite, commonly spelled baryte, is well-known for its great range of colors and varied crystal forms and habits. It is a heavy mineral consisting of barium sulfate, and typically has the chemical formula of BaSO4. The barite group consists of baryte, celestine, anglesite and anhydrite. It''s generally white to colorless and is the main source of barium.

The mineral pyrite or iron pyrite is commonly referred to as Fool''s Gold because its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold. In the old mining days, pyrite was sometimes mistaken for gold. Pyrite is the most common of the sulfide minerals with the chemical formula FeS2. Pyrite crystals occur in many shapes and habits, including cubes of all sizes.