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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Baryte

✦ Stone of Dreamwork ✦

Crystal lore: 🌙 Sleep🎯 Focus🔮 Intuition

BaSO₄

Sulfate mineral.

YellowBlueBrownGrayWhite & Clear

Baryte specimen
Barite - Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Huamalies, Huanuco, Peru.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density4.424 g/cm³
Heavy
🔷 Orthorhombic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaBaSO₄
ElementsBa, S, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density4.424 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolBrt
Nickel–Strunz class7.AD.37

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

Varieties & related stones

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Associated with dreams, insight and independence.

Traditional uses
dreamwork, independence, clarity
Chakra
Throat Third Eye
Zodiac
♒Aquarius
Element
💧Water

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

ApophylliteBoth carry the theme of clarity, so together they're thought to reinforce it. Blue KyaniteAnother Throat & Third Eye chakra stone, used alongside barite for alignment. LabradoriteWorks the same Third Eye & Throat chakra, adding intuition. Lapis LazuliShares the Throat & Third Eye chakra; adds wisdom to barite's dreamwork. HematiteA grounding root stone to balance barite's high, spiritual energy.

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