Barite
What is it made of?
It is made of barium, sulphur and oxygen. It is a barite group mineral.
Other minerals in specimen.
Calcite
Where was it found?
Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota, USA.
What is it used for?
Barite is used as a source of barium. Barium is mainly used in the mining industry as a heavy drilling mud. Barium is sometimes used in radiotherapy.
Actual size
11 x 6cm
