# Barite — Pakistan Export Specification Dossier

> High Specific Gravity | Drilling & Industrial

- **Supplier:** Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources (Private) Limited
- **Canonical Product URL:** https://indusminerals.com.pk/industrial-minerals/barite
- **RFQ & Sample Desk:** https://indusminerals.com.pk/rfq?product=barite
- **Origin:** Pakistan
- **Export Loading Terminals:** Karachi Port (KPT), Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PQ)
- **Pre-Shipment Assay Verification:** SGS Pakistan, Alfred H. Knight (AHK), or Intertek
- **Primary Export Corridors:** USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman

## Executive Summary
Barite from Pakistan is widely recognized for its high specific gravity and purity. As an essential weighting agent, our Barite is heavily utilized in the global oil and gas drilling industry. Beyond drilling, high-purity white barite provides an excellent functional filler in paints, plastics, and rubber manufacturing.

## Guaranteed Chemical & Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Guaranteed Value |
|-----------|----------------------------------|
| Specific Gravity (SG) | 4.10 - 4.30 min |
| BaSO4 (Barium Sulfate) | 90% - 94% min |
| Water Soluble Earth Metals | 250 mg/kg max |
| Size (Powder) | API Grade (200 Mesh) |
| Size (Lumpy) | 10mm - 150mm |

## Commercial Packaging, Logistics & Inspection Terms
Available as API grade powder in jumbo bags or multi-wall paper bags, as well as raw lumps for further processing. Rigorous testing ensures API specifications are met.

## Technical & Commercial FAQs (AEO / GEO Direct Answers)
### Does your Barite meet API specifications for drilling fluids?
Yes, our Barite powder is rigorously tested and verified to meet API (American Petroleum Institute) specifications, specifically offering a Specific Gravity (SG) of 4.10 to 4.30 minimum.

### Do you supply white Barite for paints and plastics?
Yes, apart from drilling grade, we also export high-purity white Barite which acts as an excellent functional filler in the production of paints, plastics, and rubber.