Barite

Barite – Atlantis Institute Crystals Encyclopedia

Origin

Barite (also known as Baryte or Heavy Spar)  is a Sulfate mineral of the Barite group and consists of barium sulphate. Other Barite groups include anhydrite, anglesite and celestine.

The stone is formed in a quantity of depositional environments and can be formed th

Beryl

Beryl – Atlantis Institute Crystals Encyclopedia

Origin

Beryl, a stunning mineral composed of beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate, is renowned for its hexagonal crystal structure. These crystals often form perfect six-sided hexagons, showcasing individual prismatic shapes. Beryl can appear in short, stubby forms or as tabular plates. While the bases of Beryl crystals are typically flat, pyramidal terminations are indeed rare, adding