Crystal Encyclopedia

Barite

BAIR-ite

Baryte
Barite crystal — White, yellow, blue specimen, Orthorhombic crystal system
Hardness
3–3.5
System
Orthorhombic
Family
Sulfate
Formula
BaSO4
Planet
Saturn
Chakra
Crown
Element
Earth
Water
Not water safe
Sun
Low
Toxicity
Contains barium; do not ingest

Quick Learn

What is Barite used for?

Barite is commonly used for clarity, grounding.

Can Barite go in water?

Barite is rated: Not water safe.Use dry cleansing methods instead.

What chakra is Barite?

Barite resonates with the Crown chakra.

Scientific Data

Formula
BaSO4
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Mineral Family
Sulfate
Composition
Barium
Origin Regions
Morocco, Peru, United States
Colors
White, yellow, blue
Mohs Hardness
3–3.5

Metaphysical Properties

Chakra
Crown
Zodiac
Taurus
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Element
Earth
Intention
Clarity
Intention
grounding

Geological Profile

Barite is a barium sulfate mineral forming tabular crystals.

Care & Cleansing

Cleansing Methods

Smoke cleansing, sound

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