Calcite vs Corundum
| Property | Calcite | Corundum |
|---|---|---|
| Rumus | CaCO3 | Al2O3 |
| Sistem Kristal | Trigonal | Trigonal |
| Kelas Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Kekerasan Mohs | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Warna | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green | Red (ruby), blue (sapphire), various colors |
| Kilap | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Gores | White | Colorless |
| Transparansi | Transparent | Transparent |
| Belahan | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | None |
| Pecahan | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |