Chalcopyrite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Chalcopyrite: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Chalcopyrite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Chalcopyrite3.5–4MetallicGreenish blackTetragonal

Common questions

How hard is Chalcopyrite on the Mohs scale?
3.5–4.
What luster does Chalcopyrite have?
Metallic.
What colour is the streak of Chalcopyrite?
Greenish black.
What crystal system does Chalcopyrite have?
Tetragonal.

Sources

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