Baryte vs. Barite — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Baryte and Barite
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Baryte
Baryte, barite or barytes ( or ) is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate (BaSO4). Baryte is generally white or colorless, and is the main source of the element barium.
Barite
A yellow, white, or colorless crystalline mineral of barium sulfate, BaSO4, that is used in paint and as the chief source of barium chemicals. Also called heavy spar.
Baryte
Alternative form of barite
Barite
(mineral) A mineral, barium sulphate, with the chemical formula BaSO4.
Barite
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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Barite
A white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium
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