Aragonite vs Dolomite
| Property | Aragonite | Dolomite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | CaCO3 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Kristallsystem | Orthorhombic | Trigonal |
| Mineralklasse | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Mohshärte | 3.5-4.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Farbe | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Transparent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {010} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal | Subconchoidal |