Barite is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO4). It receives its name from the Greek word "barys" which means "heavy." This name is in response to barite's high specific gravity of 4.5, which is exceptional for a nonmetallic mineral.
Density: 4.48 g/cm³
Optical properties: biaxial positive
Crystal class: Dipyramidal (mmm); H-M symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m)
Crystal habit: Tabular parallel to base, fibrous, nodular to massive
Specific gravity: 4.3–5
Density: 4.48 g/cm³
Optical properties: biaxial positive
Crystal class: Dipyramidal (mmm); H-M symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m)
Crystal habit: Tabular parallel to base, fibrous, nodular to massive
Specific gravity: 4.3–5
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