Amazonite vs Beryl (Emerald)
| Property | Amazonite | Beryl (Emerald) |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | KAlSi3O8 | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| Kristallsystem | Triclinic | Hexagonal |
| Mineralklasse | 09 Silicates | 09 Silicates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-6.5 | 7.5-8.0 |
| Farbe | Green, blue-green | Green (emerald), blue (aquamarine), pink (morganite), yellow (heliodor) |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | Colorless |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor {0001} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |