Aragonite vs Beryl (Emerald)
| Property | Aragonite | Beryl (Emerald) |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | CaCO3 | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Orthorhombic | Hexagonal |
| Classe Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 7.5-8.0 |
| Cor | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Green (emerald), blue (aquamarine), pink (morganite), yellow (heliodor) |
| Brilho | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Traço | White | Colorless |
| Transparência | Transparent | Transparent |
| Clivagem | Poor {010} | Poor {0001} |
| Fratura | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |