Barite Powder - ISHTAR COMPANY LLC
Barite. Barite is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO 4 ). It receives its name from the Greek ord "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 ...