Azurite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Azurite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | HgS |
| 晶系 | Monoclinic | Trigonal |
| 鉱物分類 | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| モース硬度 | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| 色 | Azure blue, dark blue | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| 光沢 | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| 条痕色 | Light blue | Scarlet |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Translucent |
| 劈開 | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |