Azurite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Azurite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | HgS |
| Kristal Sistemi | Monoclinic | Trigonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohs Sertliği | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Renk | Azure blue, dark blue | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Çizgi Rengi | Light blue | Scarlet |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Translucent |
| Dilimlenme | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |