Biotite on Anthophyllite | Czech Republic Hearts A fine example of classic

A fine example of classic Tri-State mineralogy and vintage American mining heritage

This gem tree of life has been exquisitely fixed onto a large barite rose rock sourced from Oklahoma

5" and weighs 8

Outside fluoresces a red and white

The reddish-brown rock consists of sandy crystals of barite (barium sulphate) in petal-like clusters that resemble a rose in full bloom

Biotite on Anthophyllite | Czech Republic Hearts A fine example of classicBiotite on anthophyllite refers to a common geological occurrence where dark mica (biotite) crystals grow within or around fibrous anthophyllite, an amphibole mineral, often forming attractive specimens with distinct textures like bladed crystals or nodular "balls," indicating specific metamorphic conditions (low HCl fluids). This item is 2 x 1 and weighs 1. 7 oz