Top 10 Questions About Barium Sulfate

1. What is barium sulfate? Barium sulfate, also known as barite, is a naturally occurring mineral with a chemical formula of BaSO4. It forms orthorhombic (monoclinic) crystals. It often appears as thick tabular or columnar shapes, or in dense blocky or granular aggregations. When pure, it is colorless and transparent. But, impurities can give it […]