Aragonite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Aragonite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | CaCO3 | HgS |
| Système Cristallin | Orthorhombic | Trigonal |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Couleur | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Trait | White | Scarlet |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Poor {010} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Cassure | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |