Azurite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Azurite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| 晶系 | Monoclinic | Orthorhombic |
| 矿物分类 | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 09 Silicates |
| 莫氏硬度 | 3.5-4.0 | 2.0-4.0 |
| 颜色 | Azure blue, dark blue | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | Light blue | White to pale blue |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Translucent |
| 解理 | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | None |
| 断口 | Conchoidal | Conchoidal |