Aragonite vs Barite

Property Aragonite Barite
Formule CaCO3 BaSO4
Système Cristallin Orthorhombic Orthorhombic
Classe Minérale 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates
Dureté Mohs 3.5-4.0 3.0-3.5
Couleur Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown
Éclat Vitreous Vitreous
Trait White White
Transparence Transparent Transparent
Clivage Poor {010} Perfect {001}, {210}
Cassure Subconchoidal Uneven

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