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