Aragonite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Aragonite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | CaCO3 | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| Système Cristallin | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Couleur | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | White | White to pale blue |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Poor {010} | None |
| Cassure | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal |