Mineral Name Baryte
First Discovered 1640
Nickel-Strunz Classification 07.AD.35
Dana Classification 28.03.01.01
ICSD 16904
Mineral Group Sulfates - Member of the Baryte Group


Bologna Stone is another name for the mineral baryte and not a valid name for a mineral.

Bologna Stone is a nodular, concretionary, or round variety of baryte, composed of radiating fibers; phosphorescent when calcined with charcoal. However bologna stone is not considered a unique variety of baryte; rather another name for a specific habit of baryte.

June 07, 2012 The last time this page was updated
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