Elk Creek Barite Specimen TD3943 stichtite This Spanish aragonite specimen has

This Spanish aragonite specimen has a lovely purple color in the center of the crystals and fades abruptly to an opaque white at the ends

iron oxides

is a soft purple mineral that belongs to the carbonate group

are dispersed with deep maroon colored sphalerite crystals

Purple Fluorite on Sphalerite from Elmwood Mine

Elk Creek Barite Specimen TD3943 stichtite This Spanish aragonite specimen hasElk Creek Barite Specimen Approx. Dimensions: 3. 75x3x2. 25 inches Approx. Weight: 454 grams Locality: Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota Elk Creek, South Dakota, is world renowned for producing some of the finest gem quality barite crystals, often found on a contrasting matrix of yellow fluorescent calcite. These specimens are highly sought after by collectors for their intense amber, honey, or "root beer" coloration and exceptional transparency.