Elk Creek Calcite Specimen DX466
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Elk Creek Calcite Specimen
Approx. Dimensions: 4.25x3.25x2.25 inches
Approx. Weight: 482 grams
Locality: Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota
Elk Creek, South Dakota, is world-renowned for producing some of the finest gem-quality barite crystals, often found on a contrasting matrix of yellow fluorescent calcite. These specimens are highly sought after by collectors for their intense amber, honey, or "root beer" coloration and exceptional transparency.
Crystals range from golden-yellow to deep wine or smoky brown. The most prized pieces are "water clear" and gemmy. Typically found as prismatic, doubly-terminated crystals with sharp "chisel-point" ends. They occur within large septarian concretions in the Pierre Shale, a 70-million-year-old formation. Under ultraviolet (UV) light, the associated calcite often fluoresces bright yellow-white, while the barite itself can show white-yellow or orange-yellow fluorescence.
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Updated 5/14/2026
