It receives its name from the Greek word "barys" which means "heavy." This name is in response to barite's high specific gravity of 4.5, which is exceptional for a nonmetallic mineral. The high specific gravity of barite makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial, medical, and manufacturing uses.

How dense is barite What is it used for?

Barite that is used as an aggregate in a "heavy" cement is crushed and screened to a uniform size. Most barite is ground to a small, uniform size before it is used as a filler or extender, an addition to industrial products, or a weighting agent in petroleum well drilling mud specification barite.

What is the streak of barite?

Luster: Barite crystals have vitreous pearly luster. Specific Gravity: The specific gravity of Barite is somewhere between 4.3 and 5. Streak: It has white streak.