Black Barite Mineral Specimen - Sierra County New Mexico 5.4 oz size Beautiful Specimen is found in New Mexico, particularly in areas like the Nakaye Mine and Sierra County, where mineral specimens with dark-colored barite crystals on a matrix are collected. The dark coloration is due to inclusions of sulfide minerals, such as pyrite. While New Mexico has produced significant amounts of barite, its black variety is primarily known as a collector's mineral specimen rather than a major industrial resource. ** WE HAVE MANY BEAUTIFUL MINERAL SPECIMENS FROM THE USA AROUND THE GLOBE ** MOST ARE FROM OUR VARIOUS TRIPS ** ** SEE ENTIRE STORE FOR AMAZING MINERALS ** ** OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE COLLECTING FUN AFFORDABLE FOR ALL WITH GREAT LOW PRICING * Item # 462