| Identification | |
| Colour | Gray |
| Streak | White |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Hardness | 2,5-3,5 |
| Cleavage | {010} perfect, {201} average, {001} imperfect |
| Fracture | Crayfish |
| Сrystal system | Rhombic |
Uses: Transparent barite crystals are used in optical devices. Used for protection from X-rays, for coatings and insulation in chemical plants.
Deposits: Western Georgia, Turkmenistan, Germany
Date of last changes:14.03.2019
