




Chalcopyrite is a shiny mineral that looks like gold but has a brassy yellow color. It is often found near copper deposits and can be used to make beautiful jewelry and decorations.
The Chalcopyrite has a distinctive brass-yellow to golden-yellow color. It often develops a vibrant iridescent tarnish, making it gleam with rainbow hues of blue, purple, and red. This mineral looks somewhat like gold but is usually darker and more brittle.





カテゴリ
Mineralレア度
Rare
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Ancient civilizations used Chalcopyrite to make tools and ornaments thousands of years ago!
Copper extracted from Chalcopyrite helps make our phones and computers work!
Its name combines 'chalkos' (copper) and 'pyrites' (strike fire) from Greek!
Unlike real gold, Chalcopyrite is brittle and will shatter if struck!
Chalcopyrite has a high copper content, making it the most important ore for producing the essential metal copper.
Chalcopyrite can develop an amazing iridescent tarnish when exposed to air, creating a beautiful rainbow sheen!
Chalcopyrite has a relatively high specific gravity, making it feel surprisingly heavy for its size.
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
Chalcopyrite is a mineral and safe to handle, but it's best to enjoy its beauty without touching it.
brass-yellow, golden-yellow, iridescent tarnish
3.5
metallic
4.2
tetragonal
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