Amazonite vs Epidote
| Property | Amazonite | Epidote |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | KAlSi3O8 | Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| 晶系 | Triclinic | Monoclinic |
| 矿物分类 | 09 Silicates | 09 Silicates |
| 莫氏硬度 | 6.0-6.5 | 6.0-7.0 |
| 颜色 | Green, blue-green | Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | White | Gray |
| 透明度 | Translucent | Translucent |
| 解理 | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Perfect {001} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal to uneven | Uneven |