Calcite vs Halite
| Property | Calcite | Halite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | CaCO3 | NaCl |
| Système Cristallin | Trigonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 03 Halides |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Couleur | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green | Colorless, white, blue, orange, pink |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | White | White |
| Transparence | Transparent | Transparent |
| Clivage | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | Perfect cubic {001} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal | Conchoidal |