Barite PUB2904 Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Oct 13, 2020 Barite, a mineral. The word barite is derived from the Greek barus, meaning heavy. Economic Importance: 13.4 million short tons of barite with a present value of $590 million have been mined in Missouri since the mid 1800s. Chemical composition (chemical formula): Barium sulfate (BaSO 4 ). Common names: Barytes, Tiff, Heavy spar.