barite
Meanings
Plural: barites
Noun
- a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium
- A mineral, barium sulphate, with the chemical formula BaSO₄.
Origin / Etymology
From Ancient Greek βάρος (báros, “weight”), βαρύτης (barútēs, “weight”).
Synonyms
barium sulphate, barytes, heavy spar
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