Barite (baryte) is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO4). The mineral barite (BaSO4) is the principal ore for the element barium, which has the chemical symbol Ba. The heavy metal barium is silvery, soft, highly reactive, and does not occur in its elementary form in nature.
Some smaller mines utilize barite from veins, which formed when barium sulphate precipitated from hot subterranean waters. In some cases, barite is a by-product of mining lead, zinc, silver or other metal ores, especially in hydrothermal veins.
Metaphysical Traditions
Barite is thought to assist with one's ability in linking us to our highest purpose and higher self. Similarly, it acts as a magnet to high-frequency energy. It is also believed to activate and clear blockages in the upper chakras allowing for a stronger connection to intuitive abilities.
