Amazonite vs Barite
| Property | Amazonite | Barite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | KAlSi3O8 | BaSO4 |
| Kristallsystem | Triclinic | Orthorhombic |
| Mineralklasse | 09 Silicates | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-6.5 | 3.0-3.5 |
| Farbe | Green, blue-green | Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect {001}, {210} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Uneven |