Calcite vs Gypsum
| Property | Calcite | Gypsum |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | CaCO3 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Sistema Cristalino | Trigonal | Monoclinic |
| Clase Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.0 | 1.5-2.0 |
| Color | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green | Colorless, white, gray, yellow, brown |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Raya | White | White |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Transparent |
| Exfoliación | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | Perfect {010} |
| Fractura | Conchoidal | Conchoidal |