06827 - Huge 4.64 Inch White Barite Crystal - South Morocco Mosasaur Collections Monbaron 1983

Monbaron 1983

as large as or slightly bigger than Tyrannosaurus and possibly slightly larger than Giganotosaurus

It has been lightly polished to appreciate in detail its structures

and drywall

084g of this rare type of Carbonaceous Chondrite CV3

06827 - Huge 4.64 Inch White Barite Crystal - South Morocco Mosasaur Collections Monbaron 1983Baryte or barite is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate (BaSO4). Baryte is generally white or colorless, and is the main source of barium. The baryte group consists of baryte, celestine (strontium sulfate), anglesite (lead sulfate), and anhydrite (calcium sulfate). Baryte and celestine form a solid solution (Ba,Sr)SO4.