Azurite vs Celestine

Property Azurite Celestine
Formule Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 SrSO4
Système Cristallin Monoclinic Orthorhombic
Classe Minérale 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates
Dureté Mohs 3.5-4.0 3.0-3.5
Couleur Azure blue, dark blue Colorless, pale blue, white, yellow
Éclat Vitreous Vitreous
Trait Light blue White
Transparence Transparent Transparent
Clivage Perfect {011}, fair {100} Perfect {001}
Cassure Conchoidal Uneven

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