Azurite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Azurite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | HgS |
| Système Cristallin | Monoclinic | Trigonal |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Couleur | Azure blue, dark blue | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Trait | Light blue | Scarlet |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |