Aragonite vs Quartz
| Property | Aragonite | Quartz |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | CaCO3 | SiO2 |
| Kristallsystem | Orthorhombic | Trigonal |
| Mineralklasse | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Mohshärte | 3.5-4.0 | 7.0 |
| Farbe | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Colorless, white, purple, pink, brown, black |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Transparent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {010} | None |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal |