Amazonite vs Feldspar (Orthoclase)
| Property | Amazonite | Feldspar (Orthoclase) |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | KAlSi3O8 | KAlSi3O8 |
| Kristallsystem | Triclinic | Monoclinic |
| Mineralklasse | 09 Silicates | 09 Silicates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-6.5 | 6.0-6.5 |
| Farbe | Green, blue-green | White, pink, cream, gray |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Translucent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect {001}, good {010} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Uneven to conchoidal |