Definitions for: Barite

[n] a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium

Webster (1913) Definition: Ba"rite, n. (Min.)
Native sulphate of barium, a mineral occurring in
transparent, colorless, white to yellow crystals (generally
tabular), also in granular form, and in compact massive forms
resembling marble. It has a high specific gravity, and hence
is often called heavy spar. It is a common mineral in
metallic veins.

Synonyms: barium sulphate, barytes, heavy spar

See Also: atomic number 56, Ba, barium, mineral

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