Chalcopyrite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 3.5 – 4.0
Specific Gravity 4.1 – 4.3
Crystal System Tetragonal
Luster Metallic
Cleavage Poor
Color various

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Chalcopyrite
Mohs hardness of Chalcopyrite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Chalcopyrite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Tetragonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Chalcopyrite

黄铜矿是最重要的铜矿石矿物,以其金黄色和黄铜光泽著称,常被误认为黄金("愚人金")。这种矿物的表面在风化后会出现绚丽的蓝紫色虹彩(孔雀铜矿化),产生迷人的变色效果。黄铜矿在全球各地铜矿床中广泛分布,作为观赏矿物时,表面的彩虹色氧化膜尤为吸引人。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chalcopyrite?
黄铜矿是最重要的铜矿石矿物,以其金黄色和黄铜光泽著称,常被误认为黄金("愚人金")。这种矿物的表面在风化后会出现绚丽的蓝紫色虹彩(孔雀铜矿化),产生迷人的变色效果。黄铜矿在全球各地铜矿床中广泛分布,作为观赏矿物时,表面的彩虹色氧化膜尤为吸引人。
What is the hardness of Chalcopyrite?
Chalcopyrite has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 to 4.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Chalcopyrite?
Chalcopyrite is primarily Various.
How much does Chalcopyrite cost?
Chalcopyrite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Chalcopyrite?
Chalcopyrite belongs to the Tetragonal crystal system.

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