Common molecules sample 50119

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Empirical formula:	BaSO₄
a:	8.884 Å
b:	5.458 Å
c:	7.153 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	90.00 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	346.84 Å³
Space group:	Pnma
Calculated density:	4.470 g/cm³
Z:	4
Formula weight:	233.391 g/mole
R(F):	0.0510
Common name:	Barite
Short description:	Barite is a very common mineral that is usually white or colorless.
Keyword:	electrolysis
Keyword:	radiopaque
ICSD collection code:	16904
Keyword:	cosmetics
Layman's explanation:	Barium Sulfate was discovered by Sir Humphry Davis in London via electrolysis of Baryta. This mineral is so common that it is found all over the world; some of the largest deposits of barite in the United States reside in Nebraska, Colorado, and Missouri. One major use is as a potential diagnostic of medical problems through x-ray photography since barite is a radiopaque agent, allowing photographs to be visible under fluoroscopy. Additional uses of barite are in inks, plastics, and cosmetics.
Citation of a publication:	Reference: American Mineralogist 52 (1967) p1877 Authors: Colville, A A, Staudhammer, K
IUPAC name:	Barium sulfate
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

Repository Files:
50119.cif	50119.crt	50119.GIF	50119.ort	50119.pdb
50119.sdt	50119.tab	50119B.crt