Calcite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Calcite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | CaCO3 | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| Système Cristallin | Trigonal | Orthorhombic |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.0 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Couleur | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | White | White to pale blue |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | None |
| Cassure | Conchoidal | Conchoidal |