Amazonite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Amazonite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Формула | KAlSi3O8 | CuFeS2 |
| Кристаллическая система | Triclinic | Tetragonal |
| Класс минерала | 09 Silicates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Твёрдость по Моосу | 6.0-6.5 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Цвет | Green, blue-green | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Блеск | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Черта | White | Greenish-black |
| Прозрачность | Translucent | Opaque |
| Спайность | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor |
| Излом | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |