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 |