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Barytes

Description

Barytes, also known as barite or heavy spar, is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO₄). It frequently occurs as colorless, white, or gray crystals but can also be found in various shades of yellow, blue, or red. Barytes has a high specific gravity, making it an essential mineral in numerous industrial applications.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: barytes

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

As a noun, barytes refers to the mineral itself, or it can also denote a white or colorless form of barytes used as a pigment or filler.

Example sentence: The artist used barytes to add texture and opacity to the paint.

Related products: Barytes Mineral, Barytes Pigment

Sense 2:

Barytes can also be used in a local context to refer to a specific locality, region, or establishment with the term "barytes" in its name.

Example sentence: The Barytes Mining Company is one of the largest employers in the region.

Related products: Barytes Local History Books, Barytes Merchandise