Amazonite vs Feldspar (Orthoclase)

Property Amazonite Feldspar (Orthoclase)
Formule KAlSi3O8 KAlSi3O8
Système Cristallin Triclinic Monoclinic
Classe Minérale 09 Silicates 09 Silicates
Dureté Mohs 6.0-6.5 6.0-6.5
Couleur Green, blue-green White, pink, cream, gray
Éclat Vitreous Vitreous
Trait White White
Transparence Translucent Translucent
Clivage Perfect {001}, good {010} Perfect {001}, good {010}
Cassure Conchoidal to uneven Uneven to conchoidal
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