Biotite on Anthophyllite | Czech Republic Hearts This item is 8” x

This item is 8” x 7” and weighs 22

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

Also known as Orbicular Jasper

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

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 This item is 8” xBiotite 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