Aragonite vs Halite
| Property | Aragonite | Halite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | CaCO3 | NaCl |
| Sistema Cristalino | Orthorhombic | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Clase Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 03 Halides |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Color | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Colorless, white, blue, orange, pink |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Raya | White | White |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Transparent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {010} | Perfect cubic {001} |
| Fractura | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal |