24 ensp 0183 ensp Baryte or barite UK ˈ b 230 r ʌ ɪ t ˈ b ɛər aɪ t citation needed is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate Ba S O 4 Baryte is generally white or colorless and is the main source of barium The baryte group consists of baryte celestine strontium sulfate anglesite lead sulfate and anhydrite calcium sulfate