Definition of barite
- 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.
- 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.