Calcite vs Kyanite
| Property | Calcite | Kyanite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | CaCO3 | Al2SiO5 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Trigonal | Triclinic |
| Clase Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.0 | 4.5-7.0 |
| Color | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green | Blue, white, gray, green |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Raya | White | Colorless |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Translucent |
| Exfoliación | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | Perfect {100} |
| Fractura | Conchoidal | Splintery |