Found 2 items, similar to Barite.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: barite barite n : a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium [syn: heavy spar, barytes, barium sulphate]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Barite Barite \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. [1913 Webster]