Amazonite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Amazonite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | KAlSi3O8 | HgS |
| Système Cristallin | Triclinic | Trigonal |
| Classe Minérale | 09 Silicates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureté Mohs | 6.0-6.5 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Couleur | Green, blue-green | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Trait | White | Scarlet |
| Transparence | Translucent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |