Amazonite vs Dolomite
| Property | Amazonite | Dolomite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | KAlSi3O8 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Kristallsystem | Triclinic | Trigonal |
| Mineralklasse | 09 Silicates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-6.5 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Farbe | Green, blue-green | Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |