This Raw Barite is approximately 1" tall and 2.5" wide; weight is approximately 383 grams.
 
This piece of Barite is from Washington County, Missouri. Barite can be found in many locations around the world and in several colors. It named in the 1800's after a greek word meaning Heavy, due to its heaviness for being an non metal mineral. Barite is soft with a Mohs of 3-3.5
 
NOTE: Please wash hands after handling raw barite. Prolonged  inhalation by its dust can be hazardous to your lungs.