Baryte, barite or barytes (/ˈbæraɪt, ˈbɛər-/ or /bəˈraɪtiːz/) is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate (BaSO4). Baryte is generally white or colorless, and is the main ...
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source of the element barium. The baryte group consists of baryte, celestine (strontium sulfate), anglesite (lead sulfate), and anhydrite (calcium sulfate). Baryte and celestine form a solid solution (Ba,Sr)SO4.
