Barite vs Silver
| Property | Barite | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Formula | BaSO4 | Ag |
| Crystal System | Orthorhombic | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineral Class | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates | 01 Native Elements |
| Mohs Hardness | 3.0-3.5 | 2.5-3.0 |
| Color | Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown | Silver-white, tarnishes to gray/black |
| Luster | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Streak | White | Silver-white |
| Transparency | Transparent | Opaque |
| Cleavage | Perfect {001}, {210} | None |
| Fracture | Uneven | Hackly |