Carleton College, Department of Geology

Rocks and Minerals Study Guide

Carbonates Minerals

Name Image Color Hardness Streak Cleavage Luster Other properties
Calcite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

           
Aragonite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

           
Siderite
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
           
Magnesite
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
           
Dolomite
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
           
Azurite
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
           
Cerussite
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
           
Malachite
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
           
Rhodochrosite
1, 2, 3, 4, 5