Amazonite vs Calcite
| Property | Amazonite | Calcite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | KAlSi3O8 | CaCO3 |
| Système Cristallin | Triclinic | Trigonal |
| Classe Minérale | 09 Silicates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Dureté Mohs | 6.0-6.5 | 3.0 |
| Couleur | Green, blue-green | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | White | White |
| Transparence | Translucent | Transparent |
| Clivage | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |