Witherite, The Sparkling Birthstone for July 24th

Birthstone for July 24th: Witherite Description of Witherite Witherite is a fascinating and unique mineral composed of barium carbonate (BaCO3). It is typically colorless or white but can also appear in shades of pale yellow or green. Witherite crystallizes in orthorhombic shapes, often forming prismatic or tabular crystals. These crystals can sometimes be quite large, although witherite is generally rare and not as commonly found in jewelry as some other gemstones....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · 365days