Barites

/ˈbæɹaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of barite; multiple pieces or deposits of the mineral barium sulfate.

Etymology

Simple English plural formation by adding '-s' to 'barite'.

Kelly Says

Barites deposits tell geological stories—their location and purity reveal ancient ocean conditions and help geologists understand Earth's 300-million-year history.

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