Aragonite vs Gypsum
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| Property | Aragonite | Gypsum |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | CaCO3 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Kristallsystem | Orthorhombic | Monoclinic |
| Mineralklasse | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| Mohshärte | 3.5-4.0 | 1.5-2.0 |
| Farbe | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Colorless, white, gray, yellow, brown |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Transparent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {010} | Perfect {010} |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal |