{"product_id":"natural-barite-crystal-cluster-from-nevada-68-7g-mineral-specimen","title":"Natural Barite Crystal Cluster from Nevada – 68.7g Mineral Specimen","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarite crystal cluster from Nevada, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a compact formation of well-developed crystals with strong mineral collector appeal. Weighing 68.7 grams and measuring 41 × 35 × 33 mm, it is a manageable display specimen for mineral collections, crystal cabinets, or desktop display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarite is a barium sulfate mineral known for its high specific gravity, tabular crystal forms, and varied coloration. It commonly forms in hydrothermal veins and sedimentary environments and is valued by collectors for its distinctive crystal structure and unusually dense feel for its size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Barite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BaSO₄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orthorhombic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–3.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous to pearly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Transparent to opaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nevada, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68.7 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 41 × 35 × 33 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural crystal cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarite is especially recognizable for its substantial weight compared with similarly sized minerals, making it an interesting specimen for collectors who appreciate unusual physical properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, barite is associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclarity, spiritual awareness, intuition, dream work, and energetic alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Some crystal enthusiasts use barite during meditation or reflective practices to support focus and deeper awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese metaphysical associations are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Empire Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47877283053699,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0679_1.jpg?v=1786768561","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/natural-barite-crystal-cluster-from-nevada-68-7g-mineral-specimen","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}