Azurite vs Calcite
| Property | Azurite | Calcite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | CaCO3 |
| Système Cristallin | Monoclinic | Trigonal |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 3.0 |
| Couleur | Azure blue, dark blue | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | Light blue | White |
| Transparence | Transparent | Transparent |
| Clivage | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal | Conchoidal |