Baryte is generally white or colorless, and is the main source of barium. Barite is found in the southern parts of India. It is extracted by both surface and underground mining.
It is non-toxic and physically and chemically non-reactive. It is available in hydrous form as well as lumps.
Applications
Paints
Rubber
Drilling
Cosmetics
Paper
Barite powder is a finely ground form of the mineral barite, also known as barium sulfate (BaSO4). It's characterized by its high density (specific gravity of 4.2-4.6) and is chemically inert and insoluble. Barite powder finds applications in various industries, most notably as a weighting agent in drilling fluids for oil and gas exploration.
Barite, also known as Barium Sulphate. Barite is used to optimize and add value in various application in the form of: filler in paints and plastics, sound reduction in eigine compartments, automobile coating finishes for smoothness and corrosion resistance, friction products for autombiles and trucks, and also glass ceramics.
