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Limestone
A foundational raw material for cement and construction.
Applications: Cement and lime · Construction aggregates · Steel flux
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Barite
A heavy mineral used mainly in drilling fluids.
Mineral overview
About Barite
Barite (barium sulphate) is a dense mineral supplied in lump and ground form.
Applications
- Oil and gas drilling fluids
- Fillers in paints and plastics
- Radiation shielding
- Barium chemicals
Commercial relevance
Barite's density makes it essential to oil and gas drilling operations.
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