Amazonite vs Azurite
| Property | Amazonite | Azurite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | KAlSi3O8 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| Kristallsystem | Triclinic | Monoclinic |
| Mineralklasse | 09 Silicates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-6.5 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Farbe | Green, blue-green | Azure blue, dark blue |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | Light blue |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect {011}, fair {100} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |