Barite Crystals

Barite (also spelled baryte) is well-known for its great range of colors and varied crystal forms and habits. It is a “heavy” mineral composed of barium sulfate. The barite group consists of baryte, celestine , anglesite, and anhydrite, which all share the same similar chemical structure. Barite is generally white to colorless, and is the world’s primary source of barium. Learn About Barite