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Definition of Barite

1. Noun. A white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium.

Definition of Barite

1. n. 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.

Definition of Barite

1. Noun. (minerology) A mineral, barium sulphate, with the chemical formula BaSO₄. ¹

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Definition of Barite

1. a mineral [n -S]

Medical Definition of Barite

1. Native sulphate of barium, a mineral occurring in transparent, colourless, 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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