Amazonite vs Biotite
| Property | Amazonite | Biotite |
|---|---|---|
| सूत्र | KAlSi3O8 | K(Mg,Fe)3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| क्रिस्टल प्रणाली | Triclinic | Monoclinic |
| खनिज वर्ग | 09 Silicates | 09 Silicates |
| मोह कठोरता | 6.0-6.5 | 2.5-3.0 |
| रंग | Green, blue-green | Black, dark brown, dark green |
| चमक | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| रेखा रंग | White | White to gray |
| पारदर्शिता | Translucent | Translucent |
| विदलन | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect basal {001} |
| विभंग | Conchoidal to uneven | Uneven |