Barite in the United States, exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii

Mineral Investigations Resource Map 43
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Abstract

The mineral barite, barium sulfate, is the chief source of barium and its compounds needed for many industrial processes and products. Barite is found the world over and is abundant and widely distributed throughout the United States. The barite deposits of the United States (exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii) are shown on the accompanying map. The principal geologic type of deposit is indicated by the shape of symbol and the relative importance of the deposit is indicated by the size of symbol.

This text lists localities by State, and index numbers are keyed to the map. Localities are distinguished by name of mine, prospect, or geographic area; their coordinates are given to the nearest minute of latitude and longitude. Geologic relations of each occurrence, if known, are summarized briefly. The text and map were compiled from published and unpublished information, and at least one reference is given for each locality, if reports have been published. The listings in some States are preceded by a principal reference which is a major source of information about deposits in those States.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Barite in the United States, exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii
Series title Mineral Investigations Resource Map
Series number 43
DOI 10.3133/mr43
Year Published 1965
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description Report: 10 p.; 1 Plate: 63.99 x 41.00 inches
Scale 3168000
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