noun
barite; baryte; barytes
A mineral consisting of barium sulfate. Used in drilling fluids, paints, and medical imaging.
重晶石はバリウムの主要な鉱石鉱物である。
Barite is the main ore mineral of barium.
From 重 (heavy) + 晶 (crystal) + 石 (stone), referring to its high specific gravity.