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.

Crystal System Orthorhombic
Mineral Class 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates
Mohs Hardness 3.0-3.5
Specific Gravity 4.30-4.60
Color Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown
Luster Vitreous
Streak White
Cleavage Perfect {001}, {210}
Fracture Uneven
Transparency Transparent
Crystal Habit Tabular, prismatic, massive

Mohs Hardness

Mohs Hardness: 3.0 – 3.5
1 Soft10 Hard

Crystal System

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.