Calcite vs Epidote
| Property | Calcite | Epidote |
|---|---|---|
| Rumus | CaCO3 | Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Sistem Kristal | Trigonal | Monoclinic |
| Kelas Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Kekerasan Mohs | 3.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Warna | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green | Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green |
| Kilap | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Gores | White | Gray |
| Transparansi | Transparent | Translucent |
| Belahan | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | Perfect {001} |
| Pecahan | Conchoidal | Uneven |