Azurite vs Galena

Property Azurite Galena
Formule Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 PbS
Système Cristallin Monoclinic Cubic (Isometric)
Classe Minérale 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts
Dureté Mohs 3.5-4.0 2.5-2.8
Couleur Azure blue, dark blue Lead-gray
Éclat Vitreous Metallic
Trait Light blue Lead-gray
Transparence Transparent Opaque
Clivage Perfect {011}, fair {100} Perfect cubic {001}
Cassure Conchoidal Subconchoidal

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