Azurite vs Galena
| Property | Azurite | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | PbS |
| Kristallsystem | Monoclinic | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineralklasse | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohshärte | 3.5-4.0 | 2.5-2.8 |
| Farbe | Azure blue, dark blue | Lead-gray |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Strichfarbe | Light blue | Lead-gray |
| Transparenz | Transparent | Opaque |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Perfect cubic {001} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal | Subconchoidal |