Massive 5lb 13oz Barite & Hematite Specimen - Peabody Mine MO For Sale

Mineral: Barite, Hematite,

Origin: Peabody Mine, Washington County, Missouri, USA

Weight: 5 lbs 13.2 oz

Condition: Natural rough, self-standing cabinet display specimen.

Listing Description

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Up for consideration is a massive, highly aesthetic, museum-quality cabinet specimen sourced from the classic Peabody Mine in Washington County, Missouri.

Weighing in at a hefty 5 lbs 13.2oz, this piece is a complex and striking association of barite, and thick bands of dark, botryoidal hematite. The structure of this specimen is what really sets it apart—it features deep, cavernous boxwork and vugs, and it stands perfectly upright on its own, making it a spectacular display piece right out of the box.

The contrast between the cream-colored barite, and the heavy, metallic-looking hematite crusts tells a great geological story of the historic Washington County mining district.

Weight: 5 lbs 13.2oz

Locality: Peabody Mine, Washington County, MO

Features: Self-standing, cavernous vugs, heavy multi-mineral association.

(Please review all macro photos closely to appreciate the complex mineralization, deep pockets, and natural characteristics of this heavy specimen. Due to its size and weight, this will be securely packaged for safe transit.)

Peabody Mine Mineral

Missouri Barite

Botryoidal Hematite

Washington County MO

Descriptive & Visual Keywords

Self-Standing Mineral

Large Cabinet Specimen

Cavernous Vug

Boxwork Mineral Structure

5lb Display Rock

Banded Chalcedony

Iron Oxide / Iron Stained

Raw Rough Mineral

Collector & Regional Niche Tags

Missouri Tiff Belt (Highly recommended—"Tiff" is the historic local miner term for barite in Washington County, and hardcore collectors search for it)

Ozark Geology Specimen

Historic Mine Mineral

Multi-Mineral Association

KeepsCache Minerals

Tri-State District Area Minerals

Midwest Lapidary & Specimen