Amazonite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Amazonite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | KAlSi3O8 | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| Kristallsystem | Triclinic | Orthorhombic |
| Mineralklasse | 09 Silicates | 09 Silicates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-6.5 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Farbe | Green, blue-green | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White to pale blue |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Translucent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {001}, good {010} | None |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |