Barite Mineral Specimen - Socorro County ~ New Mexico ~

Barite Mineral Specimen - Socorro County ~ New Mexico ~

1 lb 5 oz

is an important industrial mineral (barium sulfate) found in New Mexico,

though deposits are often small compared to national production, with historical

production from areas like the Hansonburg district in Socorro County.

It is a dense, nonmetallic mineral, often colorless or white, with uses in drilling muds,

fillers, and potentially in medical diagnostics and other new applications.

Barite deposits in the state are commonly associated with other minerals like fluorite,

calcite, and quartz.

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