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.

晶系 Orthorhombic
鉱物分類 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates
モース硬度 3.0-3.5
比重 4.30-4.60
色 Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown
光沢 Vitreous
条痕色 White
劈開 Perfect {001}, {210}
断口 Uneven
透明度 Transparent
結晶習性 Tabular, prismatic, massive

モース硬度

Mohs Hardness: 3.0 – 3.5
1 Soft10 Hard

晶系

Orthorhombic

Frequently 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.