BARITE
\bˈaɹa͡ɪt], \bˈaɹaɪt], \b_ˈa_ɹ_aɪ_t]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.
By Oddity Software
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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.
By Noah Webster.
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