VS
Name
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Ba(SO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3–3.5
Mohs hardness
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4.3–4.6
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous, may be pearly
Luster
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{001}, perfect; {210}, less perfect; {010}, imperfect
Cleavage
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Pnma
Space group
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Baryte
Structural group
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Brt · Approved
IMA
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1778
Named in
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Colorless, White, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Gray, Red
Typical colors
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Ba · S · O
Elements
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