Name/Title
Quartz & BariteEntry/Object ID
78.63.113Description
Chemical Composition: SiO2 / Ba
Crystal System: Orthorhombic System
Description: Common Name: Quartz / Barite
Chemistry: SiO2 / Ba
Group Name: Silicates / Sulfates
Location: New Mexico
Description: Delmar describes this specimen as "honey-colored barite in small stubby quartz crystals. The Barite is bladed in habit and has reddish iron stains that are characteristic.Collection
Delmar Smith Mineral CollectionAcquisition
Accession
78.63Source or Donor
Delmar Smith Crystal CollectionAcquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Height
13 inWidth
5-1/2 inLength
6-7/8 inDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest pointsLocation
Location
Shelf
FS-11-BRoom
Frieda Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
ExhibitMoved By
Jillian Mather KettleyDate
June 17, 2025Notes
location updatedCategory
PermanentMoved By
Curtis GardnerDate
May 25, 2023Notes
Added current location