Aragonite vs Epidote

Property Aragonite Epidote
Formule CaCO3 Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Système Cristallin Orthorhombic Monoclinic
Classe Minérale 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 09 Silicates
Dureté Mohs 3.5-4.0 6.0-7.0
Couleur Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green
Éclat Vitreous Vitreous
Trait White Gray
Transparence Transparent Translucent
Clivage Poor {010} Perfect {001}
Cassure Subconchoidal Uneven

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