Amazonite vs Azurite
| Property | Amazonite | Azurite |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | KAlSi3O8 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| 晶系 | Triclinic | Monoclinic |
| 矿物分类 | 09 Silicates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| 莫氏硬度 | 6.0-6.5 | 3.5-4.0 |
| 颜色 | Green, blue-green | Azure blue, dark blue |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | White | Light blue |
| 透明度 | Translucent | Transparent |
| 解理 | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect {011}, fair {100} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |