Standard Block: Barite

Primary standard

NOTES: Homogeneous, very pure.

Position31
MineralBarite
Sample NameBarite
TypeSulfate
Nominal formulaBaSO4
SupplierCannon Microprobe, Seattle, WA
SourceCamas Creek, Lemhi County, Idaho
Original reported analysisCalculated from ideal formula
Composition qualityPrimary standard
CommentsVery pure. Analysis shown here from EDS (trace Sr) and stoichiometry.
O
S
Sr
Ba
27.43
13.75
0.09
58.73