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    Baryte - Wikipedia

    • Baryte, barite or barytes is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate (BaSO4). Baryte is generally white or colorless, and is the main source of the element barium. The baryte group consists of baryte, celestine (strontium sulfate), anglesite (lead sulfate), and anhydrite (calcium sulfate). Baryte and celestine form a solid solution (Ba,Sr)SO4. … See more

    Names and history

    The radiating form, sometimes referred to as Bologna Stone, attained some notoriety among alchemists for specimens found in the 17th century near Bologna by Vincenzo Casciarolo. These became phosphorescent upon being … See more

    Mineral associations and locations

    Baryte occurs in many depositional environments, and is deposited through many processes including biogenic, hydrothermal, and evaporation, among others. Baryte commonly occurs in lead-zinc veins in … See more

    Uses

    Worldwide, 69–77% of baryte is used as a weighting agent for drilling fluids in oil and gas exploration to suppress high formation pressures and prevent blowouts. As a well is drilled, the bit passes through various formations, … See more

    Further reading

    • Johnson, Craig A.; Piatak, Nadine M.; Miller, M. Michael; Schulz, Klaus J.; DeYoung, John H.; Seal, Robert R.; Bradley, Dwight C. (2017). "Barite (Barium). Chapter D of: Critical Mineral Resources of the United State… See more

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  1. Baryte, barite or barytes ( UK: / ˈbærʌɪt /, / ˈbɛəraɪt /) is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate ( Ba S O 4 ). Baryte is generally white or colorless, and is the main source of the element barium. The baryte group consists of baryte, celestine (strontium sulfate), anglesite (lead sulfate), and anhydrite (calcium sulfate).

    Baryte - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baryte

    The name Baryte comes from the Greek word “Barys,” meaning heavy. In fact, an alternate name for baryte is “heavy spar”. It has an unusually high specific gravity for a non-metallic mineral. Baryte. Cole Co. Wis. University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum Collection.

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  2. Geology.com
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    Barite Mineral | Uses and Properties - Geology.com

     
  4. Geology Science
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    Barite : Properties, Formation, Uses and Mining Localities

    Sep 5, 2023 · Barite is a sulfate mineral composed of barium and sulfur, with a high specific gravity and various colors. It has diverse applications in oil and gas, medical imaging, paints, plastics, and construction industries.

  5. The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom
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    Barite: The mineral Barite information and pictures

  6. MineralExpert.org
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    Baryte - Mineral Properties, Uses and Photos

    Nov 19, 2018 · Learn about baryte, the common mineral and main ore of barium, and its various colors, shapes and forms. See stunning photos of baryte crystals and specimens from different locations around the world.

  7. Chemistry Learner
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    Barite (Baryte)- uses, properties, chemical formula, …

    Barite or baryte is a barium sulfate mineral with high specific gravity and various colors. It is used as a weighting agent, filler, pigment, radiation shield and medical agent.

  8. Britannica
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    Barite | Industrial Uses, Drilling Mud, Ore | Britannica

    Barite is a barium sulfate mineral that occurs in various geologic settings and has many industrial applications. Learn about its crystal forms, chemical composition, solid solution series, and global production from Britannica.

  9. rawsource.com
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    What is Barite? Properties, Uses, and Formation - Rawsource

  10. University of Waterloo
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    Baryte | Earth Sciences Museum - University of Waterloo

    Baryte is a heavy, soft and inert mineral that can form various shapes and colours. It is used for drilling fluids, paint, plastic, medicine and X-ray contrast media, among other applications.

  11. Museum Wales
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    Mineral Database - Mineralogy of Wales - Museum Wales

    Baryte has a high density, hence the old miners' name for it - 'heavy spar'. This assists in identification and it may be distinguished from the similarly heavy barium carbonate, witherite, by its resistance to dilute hydrochloric acid …

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