Aragonite vs Hematite

Property Aragonite Hematite
Formula CaCO3 Fe2O3
Crystal System Orthorhombic Trigonal
Mineral Class 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 04 Oxides and Hydroxides
Mohs Hardness 3.5-4.0 5.0-6.5
Color Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Steel-gray to black, red-brown
Luster Vitreous Metallic
Streak White Reddish-brown
Transparency Transparent Opaque
Cleavage Poor {010} None
Fracture Subconchoidal Conchoidal to uneven

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