Industrial Mineral
Barite
Dense barium sulfate material supplied for drilling fluids, specialty fillers, and downstream manufacturing processes.
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
Hardness
3-3.5 Mohs
Luster
Glassy
Material Overview
Barite, also known as barium sulfate, is commonly used as a weighting agent in drilling fluids in the oil and gas industry. It is also used in medical imaging, as well as in the manufacture of paint and plastics.
At CK-Mining, we operate in mines around the world, where we offer high-quality barite specimens for industrial uses.
Barite is typically colorless or white, but can also be found in shades of yellow, brown, gray, or even blue. It has a glassy luster and is often transparent or translucent.
Applications
- Weighting agent in drilling fluids to counteract pressure and stabilize drilling operations.
- Barium contrast input for medical imaging applications.
- Filler and extender in paint manufacturing and plastic production.
- Raw material for barium carbonate, barium chloride, and other barium chemicals.
Additional Notes
- Barite is non-toxic, non-flammable, and generally considered safe to handle in industrial settings.
Specification Table
Technical Profile
Color
Colorless, white, yellow, brown, gray
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
Transparency
Transparent, translucent
Luster
Glassy
Association
Sulfides, carbonates, fluorite