Aragonite vs Hematite
| Property | Aragonite | Hematite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | CaCO3 | Fe2O3 |
| Kristallsystem | Orthorhombic | Trigonal |
| Mineralklasse | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Mohshärte | 3.5-4.0 | 5.0-6.5 |
| Farbe | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Steel-gray to black, red-brown |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Strichfarbe | White | Reddish-brown |
| Transparenz | Transparent | Opaque |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {010} | None |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |