Azurite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Azurite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| Système Cristallin | Monoclinic | Orthorhombic |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Couleur | Azure blue, dark blue | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | Light blue | White to pale blue |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | None |
| Cassure | Conchoidal | Conchoidal |