Back
Esquema molecular
Barytocalcite
BaCa(CO3)2
Description
Barytocalcite is a rare carbonate mineral containing barium and calcium. It is commonly found in hydrothermal deposits and lead ore veins.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
BaCa(CO3)2
Classification
carbonatos
Crystal system
monoclínico
Luster
Vítreo
Streak
Blanca
Density
3.65 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
800 °C
Mohs Scale — 4/10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Referencia: Fluorita
Color
#ffffff
#cccccc
#fffacd
Blanco, gris, amarillento o incoloro
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Mainly used as a collector specimen and for mineralogical study.
Uso industrial
Minor source of barium in specific geological contexts.
Similar minerals
Compare species
| Properties | Barytocalcite | Aragonite | Alstonite | Aragonite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | BaCa(CO3)2 | CaCO3 | BaCa(CO3)2 | CaCO₃ |
| Classification | Carbonates | Carbonates | Carbonates | Carbonato |
| Crystal system | monoclínico | ortorrómbico | ortorrómbico | Orthorhombic |
| Hardness | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Density | 3.65 g/cm³ | 2.94 g/cm³ | 3.7 g/cm³ | 2.93 g/cm³ |
| Luster | Vítreo | Vítreo, a veces resinoso | Vítreo a resinoso | Pearly to vitreous |
| Streak | Blanca | Blanca | Blanca | White |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Alstonita · Witherita · Aragonito
Derivatives and uses
Industrial barium compounds and calcium salts.
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Reino Unido, Estados Unidos, Alemania, China
Galería de la comunidad
Periodic table
Contains elements: Ba · Ca · C · O
C
Carbon
#6 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass12.011 u
Density1.821 g/cm³
Melting point—
Boiling point—
StateSolid
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides
