Aragonite vs Epidote

Property Aragonite Epidote
Formula CaCO3 Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Crystal System Orthorhombic Monoclinic
Mineral Class 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 09 Silicates
Mohs Hardness 3.5-4.0 6.0-7.0
Color Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green
Luster Vitreous Vitreous
Streak White Gray
Transparency Transparent Translucent
Cleavage Poor {010} Perfect {001}
Fracture Subconchoidal Uneven

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