Amazonite vs Calcite
| Property | Amazonite | Calcite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | KAlSi3O8 | CaCO3 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Triclinic | Trigonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 09 Silicates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Mohs Sertliği | 6.0-6.5 | 3.0 |
| Renk | Green, blue-green | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Çizgi Rengi | White | White |
| Şeffaflık | Translucent | Transparent |
| Dilimlenme | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |