Amazonite vs Beryl (Emerald)
| Property | Amazonite | Beryl (Emerald) |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | KAlSi3O8 | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| النظام البلوري | Triclinic | Hexagonal |
| صنف المعدن | 09 Silicates | 09 Silicates |
| صلادة موس | 6.0-6.5 | 7.5-8.0 |
| اللون | Green, blue-green | Green (emerald), blue (aquamarine), pink (morganite), yellow (heliodor) |
| اللمعان | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| لون الخط | White | Colorless |
| الشفافية | Translucent | Transparent |
| الانفصام | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor {0001} |
| الكسر | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |