Dolomite vs Feldspar (Orthoclase)
| Property | Dolomite | Feldspar (Orthoclase) |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | CaMg(CO3)2 | KAlSi3O8 |
| Système Cristallin | Trigonal | Monoclinic |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 6.0-6.5 |
| Couleur | Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown | White, pink, cream, gray |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | White | White |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | Perfect {001}, good {010} |
| Cassure | Subconchoidal | Uneven to conchoidal |