Azurite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Azurite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Формула | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | CuFeS2 |
| Кристаллическая система | Monoclinic | Tetragonal |
| Класс минерала | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Твёрдость по Моосу | 3.5-4.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Цвет | Azure blue, dark blue | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Блеск | Vitreous | Metallic |
| Черта | Light blue | Greenish-black |
| Прозрачность | Transparent | Opaque |
| Спайность | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Poor |
| Излом | Conchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |