Baryte: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Baryte: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Baryte: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Baryte3–3.5Vitreous, pearlyWhiteOrthorhombic

Common questions

How hard is Baryte on the Mohs scale?
3–3.5.
What luster does Baryte have?
Vitreous, pearly.
What colour is the streak of Baryte?
White.
What crystal system does Baryte have?
Orthorhombic.

Sources

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