Amazonite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Amazonite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | KAlSi3O8 | CuFeS2 |
| Kristallsystem | Triclinic | Tetragonal |
| Mineralklasse | 09 Silicates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-6.5 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Farbe | Green, blue-green | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Strichfarbe | White | Greenish-black |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Opaque |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |