Apatite vs Barite
| Property | Apatite | Barite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | BaSO4 |
| Kristallsystem | Hexagonal | Orthorhombic |
| Mineralklasse | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| Mohshärte | 5.0 | 3.0-3.5 |
| Farbe | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Transparent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {0001} | Perfect {001}, {210} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Uneven |