Azurite vs Kyanite

Property Azurite Kyanite
Formule Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Al2SiO5
Système Cristallin Monoclinic Triclinic
Classe Minérale 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 09 Silicates
Dureté Mohs 3.5-4.0 4.5-7.0
Couleur Azure blue, dark blue Blue, white, gray, green
Éclat Vitreous Vitreous
Trait Light blue Colorless
Transparence Transparent Translucent
Clivage Perfect {011}, fair {100} Perfect {100}
Cassure Conchoidal Splintery

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