baryta

[In Ger. baryt; Fr. baryte; Gr. βαρύτης (barutēs) = weight, heavine ; βαρύς ( bar us ) = heavy.] Chemistry: The monoxide of barium, BaO. [BARIUM.] 1. Carbonate of Baryta: (a) Chemistry . [BARIUM.] (b) Min .: The same as Witherite (q.v.). 2. Carbonate of Lime and Baryta (Min.): The same as Bromlite (q.v.). IMG:content-1086.jpg:[graphic] 3. Sulphate of Baryta: (a) Chem . [BARIUM.] (b) Min .: The same as Barite (q.v.). 4. Sulpha to - carbonate of Baryta (Mineralogy): Witherite encrusted by barite.