Aragonite vs Halite

Property Aragonite Halite
Formule CaCO3 NaCl
Système Cristallin Orthorhombic Cubic (Isometric)
Classe Minérale 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 03 Halides
Dureté Mohs 3.5-4.0 2.0-2.5
Couleur Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Colorless, white, blue, orange, pink
Éclat Vitreous Vitreous
Trait White White
Transparence Transparent Transparent
Clivage Poor {010} Perfect cubic {001}
Cassure Subconchoidal Conchoidal

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