Azurite vs Sphalerite
| Property | Azurite | Sphalerite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | ZnS |
| Système Cristallin | Monoclinic | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Couleur | Azure blue, dark blue | Yellow, brown, black, red, green |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Trait | Light blue | White to yellow-brown |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Perfect dodecahedral {110} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal | Conchoidal |