Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek DX467 hemimorphite Weight: 500 grams

Weight: 500 grams

particularly in regions with low-grade metamorphism

Pallasites are a rare type of meteorite

Roughly 32

and today the mine is best remembered by collectors for the classic mineral specimens it produced rather than its commercial output

Barite on Calcite from Elk Creek DX467 hemimorphite Weight: 500 gramsBarite on Calcite from Elk Creek Approx. Dimensions: 3x3x4 inches Approx. Weight: 567 grams Locality: Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota Elk Creek, South Dakota, is world renowned for producing some of the finest gem quality barite crystals, often found on a contrasting matrix of yellow fluorescent calcite. These specimens are highly sought after by collectors for their intense amber, honey, or "root beer" coloration and exceptional transparency.