Apatite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Apatite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | CuFeS2 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Hexagonal | Tetragonal |
| Clase Mineral | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureza Mohs | 5.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Color | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Raya | White | Greenish-black |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Opaque |
| Exfoliación | Poor {0001} | Poor |
| Fractura | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |