Amazonite vs Feldspar (Orthoclase)

Property Amazonite Feldspar (Orthoclase)
Fórmula KAlSi3O8 KAlSi3O8
Sistema Cristalino Triclinic Monoclinic
Clase Mineral 09 Silicates 09 Silicates
Dureza Mohs 6.0-6.5 6.0-6.5
Color Green, blue-green White, pink, cream, gray
Brillo Vitreous Vitreous
Raya White White
Transparencia Translucent Translucent
Exfoliación Perfect {001}, good {010} Perfect {001}, good {010}
Fractura Conchoidal to uneven Uneven to conchoidal
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