Ultra-Hematitic Barite Rose Blue fluorescent 5“ x 1“ and weighs

5“ x 1“ and weighs 1

It often forms with a silvery shimmery with metallic black or blue hues

Its name comes from the Greek word "amethytos" meaning not drunk

Madagascar

and is also known as specular hematite

Ultra-Hematitic Barite Rose Blue fluorescent 5“ x 1“ and weighsThese dark red violet rose rocks consist of sandy crystals of barite (barium sulfate) in petal like clusters that resemble a rose in full bloom. These specimens are richer in iron than normal barite roses, giving them their unique coloring. Deposited approximately 250 million years ago during the Permian Period. The rose rocks are found in Oklahomas Garber sandstone formations. Because the barite is more durable than the sandstone, the rosettes erode