Amazonite vs Aragonite
| Property | Amazonite | Aragonite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | KAlSi3O8 | CaCO3 |
| Kristallsystem | Triclinic | Orthorhombic |
| Mineralklasse | 09 Silicates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-6.5 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Farbe | Green, blue-green | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor {010} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |