Amazonite vs Dolomite

Property Amazonite Dolomite
Fórmula KAlSi3O8 CaMg(CO3)2
Sistema Cristalino Triclinic Trigonal
Clase Mineral 09 Silicates 05 Carbonates and Nitrates
Dureza Mohs 6.0-6.5 3.5-4.0
Color Green, blue-green Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown
Brillo Vitreous Vitreous
Raya White White
Transparencia Translucent Transparent
Exfoliación Perfect {001}, good {010} Perfect rhombohedral {1011}
Fractura Conchoidal to uneven Subconchoidal

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