Barite - Specimen handheld Melanite is a black variety

Melanite is a black variety of andradite garnet that is often used as a decorative stone

In a dimly lit

Step 3 : Allow to cool for 2 hours before extinguishing

In places like Shigar Valley

This specimen shows the long face and compact skull form typical of oreodont material

Barite - Specimen handheld Melanite is a black varietyMined from: Haut Katanga or Lualaba copper belt region. Congo Description: This one of a kind Barite mineral specimen from the Congo features a long, sculptural matrix covered in honey brown to golden Barite crystals with pale translucent crystal growths throughout. The Barite forms layered bladed plates and rosette like clusters, with many thin crystals overlapping in fan shaped sprays across the top of the specimen. The earthy brown matrix gives the