Aragonite vs Chalcopyrite

Property Aragonite Chalcopyrite
Formule CaCO3 CuFeS2
Système Cristallin Orthorhombic Tetragonal
Classe Minérale 05 Carbonates and Nitrates 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts
Dureté Mohs 3.5-4.0 3.5-4.0
Couleur Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish
Éclat Vitreous Metallic
Trait White Greenish-black
Transparence Transparent Opaque
Clivage Poor {010} Poor
Cassure Subconchoidal Conchoidal to uneven

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