Apatite vs Barite
| Property | Apatite | Barite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | BaSO4 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Hexagonal | Orthorhombic |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| Mohs Sertliği | 5.0 | 3.0-3.5 |
| Renk | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Çizgi Rengi | White | White |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Transparent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {0001} | Perfect {001}, {210} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal to uneven | Uneven |