Aragonite vs Gypsum

Property Aragonite Gypsum
Rumus CaCO3 CaSO4 · 2H2O
Sistem Kristal Orthorhombic Monoclinic
Kelas Mineral 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates
Kekerasan Mohs 3.5-4.0 1.5-2.0
Warna Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Colorless, white, gray, yellow, brown
Kilap Vitreous Vitreous
Gores White White
Transparansi Transparent Transparent
Belahan Poor {010} Perfect {010}
Pecahan Subconchoidal Conchoidal

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