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An orthorhombic mineral form of barium sulphate, BaSO4; the chief ore of barium. It is usually white but may also be yellow, grey, or brown. Large deposits occur in Andalusia, Spain, and in the USA.
From: barytes in A Dictionary of Chemistry »
Subjects: Chemistry.
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