Name/Title
BariteEntry/Object ID
2014.1.87Description
Assemblage Zone: pegmatitic dikes
Chemical Composition: BaSO4
Crystal System: Orthorhombic System
Description: Common Name: Barite
Chemistry: BaSO4, Barium Sulfate
Class: Sulfates
Group: Barite
Uses: ore of barium
Location: Lowell, Oregon
Description: This specimen has beautiful ,large crystals on its top surface that are an opaque, honey color. The base is most likely an iron ore. Several patches of small, clear crystals are also visible,top and bottom.Collection
RAGM Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2014.1Source or Donor
Crater Rock Museum (unknown donors)Acquisition Method
GiftOther Names and Numbers
Other Number
Other Number: 78.63.147Dimensions
Width
8 inDepth
4-1/2 inLength
12 inDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest pointsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
DS-12Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
ExhibitMoved By
Ian C.Date
January 21, 2025Notes
State of Oregon Case InstallationLocation
* Untyped Location
DS-11Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
PermanentMoved By
CuratorDate
April 27, 2023Notes
Added current location while cleaning shelf
