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heavy spar

American

noun

Mineralogy.

barite.

heavy spar British

noun

another name for barytes

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Etymology

Origin of heavy spar

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

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Cauk, kawk, n. chalk: sulphate of baryta or heavy spar.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

Sure enough, Oliver appeared at the moment, dragging a heavy spar behind him.

From The Crew of the Water Wagtail by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Korable, remarkable for its many caverns, studded with crystals of translucent quartz and amethyst, the former, together with fluor and heavy spar, being met with, too, in the eastern parts of the mountain.

From Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Singleton, Esther

Composed of heavy spar and the carbonate in equal proportions.

From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas

The heavy spar, which had been bumping heavily against the side, fell clear.

From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

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