Barium Sulphate; Barytes-natural mineral, Blanc fixe-artifcally prepared.

White/off white powder transparent in oil; opaque in water,

Heat>=1000 Cent Degree; Hardness approx 3;Refractive Index= 1.63;

Alkali: very good; Acid: very good;Water:very good;Organic Solvent/oils: very good

Usage:Extender in oil type paints and is white pigment for water base paints, also used in plastics and paper.