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Barite
Nov 21, 2022 12:51:37 GMT -7
Post by Admin on Nov 21, 2022 12:51:37 GMT -7
Barite, baryte, or barytes is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate. Barite is generally white or colorless, and is the main source of the element barium. Chemical formula: BaSO4. My favorite collecting place is along the New Castle Reservoir Road. Note the green areas. That is where the road maintenance people have dumped dirt containing white barite nodules up to 2 inches in diameter. They collect it from barrow pits on both sides of the road. Mindat is only acquainted with the "Baryte" in Utah County, but they are scattered all over the state. The preferred specimens are from Yellow Cat Flat north of Moab. I've heard excellent crystals are found in the Book Cliff Mountains by Colorado.
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