Azurite vs Epidote
| Property | Azurite | Epidote |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Kristallsystem | Monoclinic | Monoclinic |
| Mineralklasse | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Mohshärte | 3.5-4.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Farbe | Azure blue, dark blue | Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | Light blue | Gray |
| Transparenz | Transparent | Translucent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Perfect {001} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal | Uneven |