Aragonite vs Dolomite

Property Aragonite Dolomite
Formule CaCO3 CaMg(CO3)2
Système Cristallin Orthorhombic Trigonal
Classe Minérale 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 05 Carbonates and Nitrates
Dureté Mohs 3.5-4.0 3.5-4.0
Couleur Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown
Éclat Vitreous Vitreous
Trait White White
Transparence Transparent Transparent
Clivage Poor {010} Perfect rhombohedral {1011}
Cassure Subconchoidal Subconchoidal

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