Barites

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of barite, referring to specimens of a white or colourless mineral composed of barium sulphate and forming the principal ore of barium.

“The mineral dealer displayed several polished barites alongside other sulphate specimens.”

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barytesheavy sparbarium sulphates

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