Aragonite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Aragonite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | CaCO3 | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| Sistema Cristalino | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic |
| Clase Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Color | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Raya | White | White to pale blue |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Translucent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {010} | None |
| Fractura | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal |