Dec 31, 2011· Introduction of barite Barite(barium sulphate, BaSO4) is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate. The baryte group consists of baryte, celestine, anglesite andanhydrite. Baryte itself is generally white or colorless, the only commercial source of barium and barium compounds, is a relatively soft, inert mineral with a high SG (Specific Gravity) in the range of