Barite

Barite

Barite is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO4) and gets its name from the Greek word “barys” which means “heavy”, this name is in response to the high specific gravity of barite is 4.5 Which is exceptional for a non-metallic mineral. Barite is suitable for a wide range of industrial, medical and construction applications due to its high specific gravity and also acts as the main barium ore. In the following article, more details will be provided in the Journal of the World of Physical Chemistry. Barite is often present in the form of hardeners and vacuum-filling crystals in sediments and sedimentary rocks, and is especially common as vein filler in limestone and dolostone. In places where these carbonate rocks are highly aerated, there is sometimes a large accumulation of this compound in contact with the soil and the bed. Many commercial barite mines are generated from these remaining reserves.