Calcite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Calcite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | CaCO3 | CuFeS2 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Trigonal | Tetragonal |
| Clase Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Color | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Raya | White | Greenish-black |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Opaque |
| Exfoliación | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | Poor |
| Fractura | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |