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This large barite specimen is set on matrix, featuring well-formed crystal growth with a light coloration and defined structure. The crystals show a clean, layered appearance and display UV reactivity, adding an extra visual feature under ultraviolet light. Dimensions: 11.89 x 8.58 x 4.70 cm Weight: 13.7 oz (389 g) Locality: Warihuayin Mine, Huánuco Department, Peru Mineral(s): Barite ABOUT The Warihuayin Mine in Peru is known for producing barite specimens with well-defined crystal forms, often attached to matrix. Barite typically forms in hydrothermal environments, where mineral-rich fluids allow crystals to grow in open spaces within the host rock. Some material from this locality shows fluorescence under UV light due to trace elements within the crystal structure. Specimens on matrix are especially valued for showing how the mineral formed in its natural setting.