{"product_id":"barite-specimen-6","title":"Barite - Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Haut-Katanga or Lualaba copper belt region. Congo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eThis one of a kind Barite mineral specimen from the Congo features an elongated plate of warm honey-gold to pale amber Barite crystals growing across a dark brown matrix. The specimen displays dramatic bladed, tabular crystal formations arranged in layered fans, rosette-like clusters, and stacked cockscomb patterns. Clear to milky-white Barite accents appear between the golden blades, adding contrast and depth while highlighting the specimen’s sculptural, naturally architectural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eBarite, also known as Baryte, is a barium sulfate mineral known for its unusually high weight and wide variety of crystal habits. Its name comes from the Greek word \u003cem data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"663\"\u003ebarys\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “heavy,” a reference to its high specific gravity. Barite is commonly found in hydrothermal veins, sedimentary deposits, and mineral-rich cavities, often forming alongside calcite, quartz, fluorite, sulfides, and iron-rich matrix. Congolese Barite specimens are often associated with the Katanga \/ Copperbelt region, an area celebrated for its diverse and striking mineral production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eSpiritually, Barite is often associated with grounding, calm focus, energetic cleansing, and clarity of thought. Many collectors connect it with balance, dream work, and creating a stable, peaceful environment. The golden coloration of this piece gives it a warm, uplifting presence, while the layered crystal growth gives it a strong sense of structure and natural movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this product, you will get the actual stone in the photograph.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Congo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48368668573866,"sku":null,"price":920.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/BariteCongo-920.jpg?v=1780440527","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/fr\/products\/barite-specimen-6","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}