Barite Tanzanite almost unmistakable for any other

almost unmistakable for any other species

several include multiple pipefish specimens on the same slab

The effect of this is a remarkable shimmer of gold shining through the blue facets of the fluorite

often including scale and other soft tissue traces against a high contrast laminated limestone slab

but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent

Barite Tanzanite almost unmistakable for any otherBarite is a mineral with an interesting history, a crystal occurring in a wide variety of colors and forms. Named for the Greek word for heavy, it is largely mined as an industrial ore across the globe, with uses in various industries including oil drilling. As a mineral specimen or gemstone Barite can be found in many colors including vibrant reds, pinks, and blues as well as the more commonly encountered clear or pale white. These fine specimens