Azurite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Azurite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | HgS |
| Sistema Cristalino | Monoclinic | Trigonal |
| Clase Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Color | Azure blue, dark blue | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Raya | Light blue | Scarlet |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Translucent |
| Exfoliación | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Fractura | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |