Barite Crystal Cluster, China (with stand) 4c28dc298a006ace65814c784a82f702 the area was sub-tropical and

the area was sub-tropical and many different species flourished

and used stomach stones to help it digest

Adult males averaged half a ton in weight

with only Diamond and Moissanite being harder

Barite Crystal Cluster, China (with stand) 4c28dc298a006ace65814c784a82f702 the area was sub-tropical andBarite is a soft mineral that is hard to find in undamaged condition. There are several locations to find barite, but some of the best crystals can be found in England, Nevada, Poland, and China. It is composed of barium sulfate, and gets its name from the Greek word barys, which means heavy. It is used in industrial settings, as it is used to make drilling mud (used in oil well drilling).