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Fluorite, or fluorspar, plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing and lithium-ion battery production, while baryte is indispensable in oil and gas drilling, where it is used to stabilise wells and prevent blowouts.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Fluorspar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluorspar. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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