Aragonite vs Barite
| Property | Aragonite | Barite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | CaCO3 | BaSO4 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| Mohs Sertliği | 3.5-4.0 | 3.0-3.5 |
| Renk | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Colorless, white, blue, yellow, brown |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Çizgi Rengi | White | White |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Transparent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {010} | Perfect {001}, {210} |
| Kırılma | Subconchoidal | Uneven |