Amazonite vs Dolomite

Property Amazonite Dolomite
Formule KAlSi3O8 CaMg(CO3)2
Système Cristallin Triclinic Trigonal
Classe Minérale 09 Silicates 05 Carbonates and Nitrates
Dureté Mohs 6.0-6.5 3.5-4.0
Couleur Green, blue-green Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown
Éclat Vitreous Vitreous
Trait White White
Transparence Translucent Transparent
Clivage Perfect {001}, good {010} Perfect rhombohedral {1011}
Cassure Conchoidal to uneven Subconchoidal

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