Azurite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Azurite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | CuFeS2 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Monoclinic | Tetragonal |
| Clase Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Color | Azure blue, dark blue | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Raya | Light blue | Greenish-black |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Opaque |
| Exfoliación | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Poor |
| Fractura | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |