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 |