| Property | Specification |
| Chemical Formula | CuFeS₂ (Chalcopyrite), Cu₂S (Chalcocite), CuO (Copper Oxide) |
| Copper Content | 20% - 50% (depending on ore type) |
| Color | Yellowish-bronze, reddish-brown, greenish, or black |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 3 - 4 |
| Density | 2.6 - 8.9 g/cm³ (varies with type) |
| Crystal System | Tetragonal (Chalcopyrite), Orthorhombic (Chalcocite) |
| Luster | Metallic to sub-metallic |
| Cleavage | Poor to imperfect |
| Fracture | Uneven to conchoidal |
| Streak | Greenish-black (Chalcopyrite), Dark brown to black (CuO) |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Refractive Index | N/A |
| Specific Gravity | 4.0 - 8.9 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Magnetic Properties | Non-magnetic (except some ores containing magnetite) |
