Sulfate Minerals
Sulfates are made of compounds of sulfur combined with metals and oxygen. It is a massive organization of minerals that have a tendency to be smooth, and translucent like this barite.
Selenite
Selenite is a beautiful and versatile mineral that belongs to the gypsum mineral family. It is composed of hydrous calcium sulfate and is known...
Gypsum
Gypsum, common sulfate mineral of superb industrial significance, composed of hydrated calcium sulfate (CaSO4 ·2H2O). In properly-developed crystals the mineral normally has been called selenite. The fibrous large variety has a silky lustre and is known as satin spar
Anhydrite
Anhydrite is one of the minerals that make up the rocks. Chemical structure similar to Gypsum but does not contain water. Formula is CaSO4.There is a sedimentary basin in large areas where sea water evaporates. It is usually found in salt deposits with gypsum next to it. Anhydrite may form on the coastline or tidal flat deposits caused by the evaporation of seawater.
Barite
The barium sulfate barite takes its name from the Greek word barys, which means “heavy” a reference to its high specific gravity. It has also been called heavy spar. Barite crystals are sometimes tinged yellow, blue, or brown. Golden barite comes from South Dakota. Crystals are well formed, usually either prismatic or tabular.
