Aragonite vs Chalcopyrite

Property Aragonite Chalcopyrite
Fórmula CaCO3 CuFeS2
Sistema Cristalino Orthorhombic Tetragonal
Clase Mineral 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts
Dureza Mohs 3.5-4.0 3.5-4.0
Color Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish
Brillo Vitreous Metallic
Raya White Greenish-black
Transparencia Transparent Opaque
Exfoliación Poor {010} Poor
Fractura Subconchoidal Conchoidal to uneven

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