Barite Sand Concretions | Morocco Amethyst is weakly to moderately magnetic

is weakly to moderately magnetic and has a Mohs hardness of 5

This item is 4" x 2" and weighs 24

The piece displays classic metallic luster

This item is 4”X2

most commonly found in deposits from China and South Africa

Barite Sand Concretions | Morocco Amethyst is weakly to moderately magneticThese Barite Sand Concretions from Morocco, date back to the Cretaceous. They form as a result of mineral rich waters moving through sand, precipitating barite crystals that bind sand grains into concentric patterns. Surface erosion then accentuated differences to create the distinctive shapes and surface banding. This item is 4. 5 x 1. 5 and weighs 9. 8 oz.