Copper vs Pyrite
| Property | Copper | Pyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | Cu | FeS2 |
| Kristallsystem | Cubic (Isometric) | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineralklasse | 01 Native Elements | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohshärte | 2.5-3.0 | 6.0-6.5 |
| Farbe | Copper-red, tarnishes to brown/green | Pale brass-yellow |
| Glanz | Metallic | Metallic |
| Strichfarbe | Copper-red | Greenish-black to brownish-black |
| Transparenz | Opaque | Opaque |
| Spaltbarkeit | None | Indistinct |
| Bruch | Hackly | Conchoidal to uneven |