Aragonite vs Dolomite

Property Aragonite Dolomite
Fórmula CaCO3 CaMg(CO3)2
Sistema Cristalino Orthorhombic Trigonal
Clase Mineral 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 05 Carbonates and Nitrates
Dureza Mohs 3.5-4.0 3.5-4.0
Color Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown
Brillo Vitreous Vitreous
Raya White White
Transparencia Transparent Transparent
Exfoliación Poor {010} Perfect rhombohedral {1011}
Fractura Subconchoidal Subconchoidal

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