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What is Barite? - Industrial Minerals Association - North America - IMA-NA
Barite's high density and chemical inertness make it an ideal mineral for many applications. The chemical formula for barite is BaSO4. It has a high specific gravity of 4.50 g/cm3. Its Mohs hardness is 3.0 to 3.5. Barite, which may be found in a variety of colors including yellow, brown, white, blue, gray, or even colorless, typically has a ...