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Barite is a barium sulfate mineral (BaSO₄) known for its high specific gravity and distinctive tabular or bladed crystals. It typically appears white or colorless and is primarily used as a weighting agent in drilling muds, as well as in paper, rubber, and x-ray shielding materials. Barite occurs in various geological settings, including hydrothermal veins and sedimentary deposits.

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