Barite Definition
bə-rītēz
noun
A yellow, white, or colorless crystalline mineral of barium sulfate, BaSO4 , that is used in paint and as the chief source of barium chemicals.
American Heritage
A soft, heavy, orthorhombic mineral, barium sulfate, BaSO4, that is the chief ore of barium, used in making paint, drilling mud, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- heavy spar
- barium sulphate
- barytes
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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.
American Heritage Science
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Other Word Forms of Barite
Noun
Singular:
barite
Plural:
baritesOrigin of Barite
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Greek barus heavy gwerə-1 in Indo-European roots –ite
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Ancient Greek βἀρος (baros, “weight”), βαρύτης (barytes, “weight”).
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