Black Barite - Specimen sterling silver pendant 5cm x 4cm x 2

5cm x 4cm x 2

turning into stone while retaining their original structure

and amulets across Mesopotamia

Approximate size of 1 piece: 75mm x 75mm x 10mmApproximate weight of 1 piece: 35g

and slight variations in clarity seen in this piece reflect the natural growth conditions and stress during formation deep within the Earth’s crust

Black Barite - Specimen sterling silver pendant 5cm x 4cm x 2Mined from: Mibladen mining district, Midelt Province, Dra Tafilalet Region, Morocco Description: This one of a kind black barite mineral specimen from Morocco features a dramatic cluster of dark smoky grey to nearly black barite crystals with glassy luster, blocky tabular form, and areas of reddish brown iron staining. The crystals show strong geometric faces with a mix of broad flat terminations, stepped growth, and smaller overlapping crystal