{"product_id":"barite-crystal-specimen-black-cloud-mine-leadville-colorado-usa","title":"Barite Crystal Specimen – Black Cloud Mine, Leadville, Colorado, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural barite specimen from the historic Black Cloud Mine in Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece displays classic barite crystal formation, with pale golden tones and a bladed structure typical of material from this well-known Colorado locality. Leadville has long been recognized for producing a variety of collectible mineral specimens associated with its rich mining history. This specimen carries a hand-written label attributing it to collector Bill Nelson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral: Barite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Black Cloud Mine, Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 40 × 25 × 30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.02 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Natural specimen with visible crystal structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: Cabinet \/ miniature specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEX: Billy Williams Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this piece stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognized Colorado mining locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic barite crystal habit (bladed structure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic U.S. mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong historical mining association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance label from collector Bill Nelson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarite from the Leadville district is valued for its association with one of Colorado’s most important mining regions. Pieces from the Black Cloud Mine remain desirable among collectors interested in American mineral localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind specimen — once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42379665768530,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Barite2.png?v=1777152478","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/barite-crystal-specimen-black-cloud-mine-leadville-colorado-usa","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}