Azurite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Azurite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | CuFeS2 |
| Système Cristallin | Monoclinic | Tetragonal |
| Classe Minérale | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureté Mohs | 3.5-4.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Couleur | Azure blue, dark blue | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Trait | Light blue | Greenish-black |
| Transparence | Transparent | Opaque |
| Clivage | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Poor |
| Cassure | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |