Barite
BaSO4
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Barite is notable for its high specific gravity (the heaviest of the common non-metallic minerals) and is the reference mineral for barium. It is primarily used as a weighting agent in drilling muds for oil and gas exploration.
| क्रिस्टल प्रणाली | Orthorhombic |
| खनिज वर्ग | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| मोह कठोरता | 3.0-3.5 |
| विशिष्ट गुरुत्व | 4.30-4.60 |
| रंग | Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown |
| चमक | Vitreous |
| रेखा रंग | White |
| विदलन | Perfect {001}, {210} |
| विभंग | Uneven |
| पारदर्शिता | Transparent |
| क्रिस्टल आदत | Tabular, prismatic, massive |
मोह कठोरता
Mohs Hardness: 3.0 – 3.5
1 Soft10 Hard
क्रिस्टल प्रणाली
OrthorhombicFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hardness of Barite?
Barite has a Mohs hardness of 3.0-3.5.
What crystal system does Barite belong to?
Barite crystallizes in the Orthorhombic crystal system.
What color is Barite?
Barite is typically Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown.
What type of luster does Barite have?
Barite exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Barite?
The chemical formula of Barite is BaSO4.