Azurite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Azurite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | CuFeS2 |
| النظام البلوري | Monoclinic | Tetragonal |
| صنف المعدن | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| صلادة موس | 3.5-4.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| اللون | Azure blue, dark blue | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| اللمعان | Vitreous | Metallic |
| لون الخط | Light blue | Greenish-black |
| الشفافية | Transparent | Opaque |
| الانفصام | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Poor |
| الكسر | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |