Barite (Baryte) — mineral Identification & Properties | Geo-Gem
Barite (Baryte) is a mineral. Perform a hardness test (barite should be harder than gypsum, softer than calcite, but can be scratched with a copper coin). Conduct an acid test with dilute HCl—barite will not effervesce, nor will gypsum, but calcite will react strongly.…