Aragonite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Aragonite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | CaCO3 | HgS |
| Sistema Cristalino | Orthorhombic | Trigonal |
| Clase Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Color | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Raya | White | Scarlet |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Translucent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {010} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Fractura | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |