Aragonite vs Celestine
| Property | Aragonite | Celestine |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | CaCO3 | SrSO4 |
| Kristallsystem | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic |
| Mineralklasse | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| Mohshärte | 3.5-4.0 | 3.0-3.5 |
| Farbe | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Colorless, pale blue, white, yellow |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Transparent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {010} | Perfect {001} |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal | Uneven |