Aragonite vs Beryl (Emerald)
| Property | Aragonite | Beryl (Emerald) |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | CaCO3 | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| 晶系 | Orthorhombic | Hexagonal |
| 矿物分类 | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| 莫氏硬度 | 3.5-4.0 | 7.5-8.0 |
| 颜色 | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Green (emerald), blue (aquamarine), pink (morganite), yellow (heliodor) |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | White | Colorless |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Transparent |
| 解理 | Poor {010} | Poor {0001} |
| 断口 | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |