Aragonite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Aragonite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | CaCO3 | CuFeS2 |
| النظام البلوري | Orthorhombic | Tetragonal |
| صنف المعدن | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| صلادة موس | 3.5-4.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| اللون | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| اللمعان | Vitreous | Metallic |
| لون الخط | White | Greenish-black |
| الشفافية | Transparent | Opaque |
| الانفصام | Poor {010} | Poor |
| الكسر | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |