Barite (Noun)
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The mineral barite was extracted from the ore and processed for use in medical imaging applications.
- The core sample was sent to the laboratory for analysis, where the presence of barite was confirmed.
- The formation of barite in sedimentary rocks often indicates a lack of oxygen in the surrounding environment.
- Geologists often search for barite deposits as an indicator of the presence of hydrothermal veins.
- Barite is also used in oil and gas drilling operations to increase the density of drilling fluids.