The introduction of barite powder
Barite powder, also called barium sulfate powder, chemical composition of BaSO4, the crystal is orthogonal (orthorhombic) sulfate mineral crystal.
Often a thick plate or columnar crystal, mostly compact, massive or plate-like, granular aggregates. Pure colorless transparent, impurities are dyed various colors, white streak, vitreous luster, transparent to translucent. Full and medium cleavage in 3 directions; Mohs hardness 3 to 3.5; specific gravity 4.51.
