{"product_id":"baryte-wolkenhugel-mine-harz-mts","title":"Baryte - Wolkenhügel Mine, Harz Mts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA first-class, classic specimen from a historically significant site: the Wolkenhügel mine near Bad Lauterberg in the Harz Mountains. Mining for barite (baryte) there was finally discontinued in the summer of 2007 after well over a century, making such specimens highly sought-after relics of German mining history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen exhibits the parallel-grown, coarsely tabular \"chisel spar\" typical of this region. The individual barite crystals are intergrown in a fan-like to comb-like pattern and possess the characteristic sharp-edged terminations. The piece displays a beautiful milky-white to cream-colored base tone. Particularly attractive is the zoned, yellowish to honey-brown hue along the growth surfaces, which is caused by minute natural inclusions – mostly iron oxides such as limonite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important mineralogical detail is revealed by examining the crystal faces: they are partially covered with numerous tiny limonite pseudomorphs after likely pyrite or marcasite, which grew on the barite as a later hydrothermal formation phase and lend the specimen an interesting contrast. The underside of the specimen also shows a typical, dark matrix rock of the gangue, which perfectly rounds off the authentic character of this classic Harz Mountains specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 12.5 x 10.0 x 8.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocality: Wolkenhügel Mine, Harz, Göttingen District, Lower Saxony, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal healing, barite is considered a powerful protective and grounding stone, primarily strengthening psychological boundaries and protecting against stress and negative external influences. On a mental level, it is said to promote concentration, resolve confusion, and bring greater clarity. Physically, it is traditionally believed to have a harmonizing effect on the nervous system and brain, which is why it is often used for chronic fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"weloveminerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58187926733140,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/2291\/1572\/files\/20261024_213415_1_-Photoroom.jpg?v=1794005824","url":"https:\/\/weloveminerals.com\/de\/products\/baryte-wolkenhugel-mine-harz-mts","provider":"weloveminerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}