Amazonite vs Apatite
| Property | Amazonite | Apatite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | KAlSi3O8 | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) |
| Système Cristallin | Triclinic | Hexagonal |
| Classe Minérale | 09 Silicates | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates |
| Dureté Mohs | 6.0-6.5 | 5.0 |
| Couleur | Green, blue-green | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | White | White |
| Transparence | Translucent | Transparent |
| Clivage | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor {0001} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |