Barite vs Tourmaline
| Property | Barite | Tourmaline |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | BaSO4 | Complex borosilicate |
| Sistema Cristalino | Orthorhombic | Trigonal |
| Classe Mineral | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.0-3.5 | 7.0-7.5 |
| Cor | Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown | Black, green, pink, blue, watermelon |
| Brilho | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Traço | White | Colorless |
| Transparência | Transparent | Transparent |
| Clivagem | Perfect {001}, {210} | None |
| Fratura | Uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |