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By Andrew Alden, About.com Guide to Geology since 1997

Botryoidal mineral habit

Tuesday May 3, 2005
Minerals usually don't form the big shiny crystals you see in museums. They have many different habits, or typical shapes. A barite concretion I acquired over the weekend is a great example of the botryoidal habit.

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