Barite - Specimen fossil crustacean specimen Abalone from New Zealand is

Abalone from New Zealand is especially prized for its intense coloration

from certain angles

Pieces like this are usually chosen by people who want something soothing but unusual

tapering to a pointed tip with visible serrations along the edge

Barite - Specimen fossil crustacean specimen Abalone from New Zealand isMined from: Haut Katanga or Lualaba copper belt region. Congo Description: This one of a kind Barite mineral specimen from the Congo features a bright, sculptural cluster of translucent cream, pale golden, and honey yellow Barite crystals. The specimen displays layered, bladed crystal formations with sharp tabular faces, stepped growth patterns, and open vug like pockets throughout the piece. Its glossy, pearly surfaces catch the light beautifully,