The ground cardamom in the store is probably green cardamom, because the powder is often used in recipes for masala chai (tea). Black cardamom has a stronger flavor. It is more smoky (kind of like cinnamon - only kind of)
Color - 100-120ASTA
Flavor - Typical of Chill, free of other smell
Appearance - Powder
Moisture - 9%-11%
Visual - Bright red
Granulation - 60-70mesh
Salmonella(CFU per 20 gr.) - Negative
Artificial color such as Sudan red 1-4 - None