Golden Barite Crystal Cluster – Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huamalíes Province, Huánuco, Peru  57 gm

Natural golden barite (baryte) crystal cluster from the well-known locality of Cerro Warihuyn, located near Miraflores in the Huamalíes Province of Huánuco, Peru. This region has produced some of the world’s most recognizable barite specimens, particularly for their distinctive golden to honey coloration and well-formed, tabular crystal habit. Rare to acquire.

This specimen shows the classic features associated with this deposit: sharp, transparent to translucent blades with warm golden tones, arranged in an aesthetic cluster. The piece is completely natural and unpolished and comes with a small acrylic display stand.

57 gm 4.2 x 5 x 2.8 cm 

Locality

• Cerro Warihuyn

• Miraflores, Huamalíes Province

• Huánuco, Peru

About Barite

Barite (BaSO₄) is a barium sulfate mineral known for its high density and its ability to form well-defined crystals in a range of colors. Golden barite from Peru is valued for its clarity, luster, and distinctive coloration, which results from natural inclusions and trace impurities. Though barite is a common mineral globally, the golden barite from Cerro Warihuyn has a reputation for exceptional crystal quality and aesthetic formations.

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