Azurite vs Corundum
| Property | Azurite | Corundum |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | Al2O3 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Monoclinic | Trigonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Mohs Sertliği | 3.5-4.0 | 9.0 |
| Renk | Azure blue, dark blue | Red (ruby), blue (sapphire), various colors |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Çizgi Rengi | Light blue | Colorless |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Transparent |
| Dilimlenme | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | None |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |