What is another word for heavy spar?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛvi spˈɑː] (IPA) 
Heavy spar can be referred to as a mineral known as barite. This mineral is also commonly referred to as barytes, tiff, and barium sulphate. It is a dense mineral that has a white or sometimes gray appearance and is used as a weighting agent in drilling fluids for oil and gas exploration. Heavy spar has a high specific gravity, making it an ideal additive to increase the density of drilling fluids and prevent blowouts in drilling operations. Other synonyms for heavy spar include barytine, schwerspath, and cawk. It is widely used in the industrial sector for various applications that require a high-density material.
