Aragonite vs Barite
| Property | Aragonite | Barite |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | CaCO3 | BaSO4 |
| النظام البلوري | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic |
| صنف المعدن | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| صلادة موس | 3.5-4.0 | 3.0-3.5 |
| اللون | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown |
| اللمعان | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| لون الخط | White | White |
| الشفافية | Transparent | Transparent |
| الانفصام | Poor {010} | Perfect {001}, {210} |
| الكسر | Subconchoidal | Uneven |