Aragonite vs Kyanite

Property Aragonite Kyanite
Formula CaCO3 Al2SiO5
Crystal System Orthorhombic Triclinic
Mineral Class 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 09 Silicates
Mohs Hardness 3.5-4.0 4.5-7.0
Color Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Blue, white, gray, green
Luster Vitreous Vitreous
Streak White Colorless
Transparency Transparent Translucent
Cleavage Poor {010} Perfect {100}
Fracture Subconchoidal Splintery

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