Barite
Barite is a mineral with the chemical formula BaSO4. It has a Mohs hardness of 3-3.5 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Barite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | BaSO4 |
| Mohs hardness | 3-3.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, brown, or red |
| Formation | Typically forms in sedimentary environments, often as a result of the evaporation of seawater or in hydrothermal deposits. |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3–3.5 — soft
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