Description

Barite is a mineral consisting of Barium sulfate and is generally white or colorless.  It is used in the manufacture of paints and paper.  Although Barite contains a ‘heavy’ metal, Barium, it is not considered to be a toxic chemical because of its extreme insolubility.

Dolomite is a sedimentary carbonate rock and a mineral which is composed of Calcium and Magnesium.  It is sometime referred to as Dolostone or Dolomitic Limestone.  It is used as an ornamental stone, as raw material for the manufacture of cement, added to soil to lower acid levels and as a nutritional supplement.