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

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