Meaning of BARITE
| Pronunciation: | | 'behrIt
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| | Definition: | | [n] a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium |
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| | Synonyms: | | barium sulphate, barytes, heavy spar |
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| | See Also: | | atomic number 56, Ba, barium, mineral | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ba"rite\, n. (Min.)
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.
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