What are the differences between bone and cartilage?

Basis of differentiation

Bone 

Cartilage

Bones

Bones are hard, rigid structures that are a key part of the vertebrate skeleton

Cartilage is a soft, flexible connective tissue that acts as a cushion, preventing bones from rubbing against each other

Types

Compact and spongy

Hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage 

Blood vessels

Blood vessels are present

Blood vessels are not present

Blood supply

Has a rich blood supply

Lacks blood supply

Haversian canal system

Is present

Is not present 

Volkmann canal

Is present

Is not present

Organic/inorganic

The matrix is organic and inorganic

Is completely organic

Growth

Bone growth occurs bidirectionally

Grows unidirectionally