Baryte
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| Density | 4. 48 g/cm³ |
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| Optical properties | biaxial positive |
| Crystal class | H-M symbol |
| Crystal habit | Tabular parallel to base, fibrous, nodular to massive |
| Space group | Pnma |
| Did you know | Barite was named after the Greek word "Barys" meaning "heavy". |
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| ID | 696752 |
About Baryte
Baryte or barite is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate. Baryte is generally white or colorless, and is the main source of barium. The baryte group consists of baryte, celestine, anglesite, and anhydrite. Baryte and celestine form a solid solution SO₄.
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