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Barite

Barite, Berthierite, Calcite, and Quartz. Barite is the major cource of barium (Ba) used to manufacture paint pigments, color fireworks green, and make barium "milkshakes" that highlight patients' digestive tracts for xray imaging.

Group: Sulfates
Image Number: 97-35132
Catalog Number: R1749100
W. A. Roebling

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