Barite

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:baryte
heavy spar
gptkbp:associatedMinerals anglesite
galena
celestine
gptkbp:CASNumber 13462-86-7
gptkbp:category sulfate minerals
gptkbp:chemicalFormula BaSO4
gptkbp:cleavage perfect on {001}
gptkbp:color light blue
white
yellow
colorless
gptkbp:component sulfate
barium
gptkbp:crystalSystem orthorhombic
gptkbp:density 4.48 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1800
gptkbp:event hydrothermal veins
sedimentary rocks
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:habit tabular crystals
fibrous masses
granular masses
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3–3.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Barite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol gptkb:bar
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:majorCity gptkb:China
gptkb:India
gptkb:Morocco
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:meltingPoint 1580°C
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word 'barys' (heavy)
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 4.5
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:uses radiation shielding
drilling mud
paint filler
plastic filler
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cinnabar
gptkb:Calcite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6