barite
[ bair-ahyt, bar- ]
/ ˈbɛər aɪt, ˈbær- /
noun
a common mineral, barium sulfate, BaSO4, occurring in white, yellow, or colorless tabular crystals: the principal ore of barium.
Also
barytes.
Also called
heavy spar.
Words nearby barite
barinas,
baring,
barisal,
barista,
barit.,
barite,
baritone,
baritone clef,
barium,
barium 140,
barium bromate
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British Dictionary definitions for barite
barite
/ (ˈbɛəraɪt) /
noun
US and Canadian
a colourless or white mineral consisting of barium sulphate in orthorhombic crystalline form, occurring in sedimentary rocks and with sulphide ores: a source of barium. Formula: BaSO 4
Also called: barytes, heavy spar
Word Origin for barite
C18: from
bar (
ium) +
-ite
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Scientific definitions for barite
barite
[ bâr′īt ]
A usually white, clear, or yellow orthorhombic mineral. Barite occurs as flattened blades or in a circular pattern of crystals that looks like a flower and, when colored red by iron stains, is called a desert rose. It is found in limestone, in clay-rich rocks, and in sandstones. Barite is used as a source of barium. Chemical formula: BaSO4.