Amazonite vs Corundum
| Property | Amazonite | Corundum |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | KAlSi3O8 | Al2O3 |
| 晶系 | Triclinic | Trigonal |
| 矿物分类 | 09 Silicates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| 莫氏硬度 | 6.0-6.5 | 9.0 |
| 颜色 | Green, blue-green | Red (ruby), blue (sapphire), various colors |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| 条痕色 | White | Colorless |
| 透明度 | Translucent | Transparent |
| 解理 | Perfect {001}, good {010} | None |
| 断口 | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |