{"product_id":"fru-bar-2","title":"Cothercott Baryte Specimen (England, UK)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCothercott Baryte Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cothercott Barytes Mill, Shropshire, England, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThese stunning specimens of \u003cb\u003eBaryte\u003c\/b\u003e (Barium Sulfate, \u003cspan data-math=\"\\text{BaSO}_4\" class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003eBaSO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"msupsub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-t vlist-t2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pstrut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mtight\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-s\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) are sourced from the historic \u003cb\u003eCothercott Barytes Mill\u003c\/b\u003e site in \u003cb\u003eShropshire, England\u003c\/b\u003e. This locality is famed for its rich history in industrial mineral extraction, making these pieces highly desirable for both mineral collectors and industrial history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Baryte displays its characteristic crystalline structure, ranging from \u003cb\u003ewhite to translucent\u003c\/b\u003e in some areas, to a delicate \u003cb\u003elight pink or flesh colour\u003c\/b\u003e in others. The crystals are typically \u003cb\u003ebladed or tabular\u003c\/b\u003e and are aggregated in massive clusters, demonstrating the mineral's distinct and perfect basal cleavage. The overall appearance is highly aesthetic, featuring a bright \u003cb\u003evitreous to pearly lustre\u003c\/b\u003e that makes the specimens excellent display pieces. Baryte is notable for its \u003cb\u003ehigh density\u003c\/b\u003e (a high specific gravity for a non-metallic mineral), which gives the specimens a satisfyingly heavy feel for their size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Cothercott Mill was a key processing facility for Baryte mined from veins in the surrounding area of the \u003cb\u003eShropshire Hills\u003c\/b\u003e, notably the nearby Stiperstones region. The mineral was primarily used as a non-toxic \u003cb\u003ewhite pigment\u003c\/b\u003e and as a \u003cb\u003eheavy-weight filler\u003c\/b\u003e in various industries, including the production of paper, plastics, and drilling muds. The presence of this mineral reflects the rich \u003cb\u003ehydrothermal veining\u003c\/b\u003e associated with the geological faulting in the region. Owning this specimen is not just possessing a beautiful mineral, but a piece of the \u003cb\u003eindustrial and geological heritage of Shropshire\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"136\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cothercott Barytes Mill, Shropshire Hills, Shropshire, England, UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"199\"\u003eMineral type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baryte (Barite), Barium Sulfate, \u003cspan data-math=\"\\text{BaSO}_4\" class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003eBaSO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"msupsub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-t vlist-t2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist-r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vlist\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pstrut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord mtight\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"239\" data-start=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~8(L) x 5(H) x 5(W) cm (see scale cube), 367 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frugeo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52558671806801,"sku":"FRU-BAR-2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/9749\/6145\/files\/FRU-BAR-2b.jpg?v=1765566262","url":"https:\/\/frugeo.science\/products\/fru-bar-2","provider":"Frugeo Geology Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}