Chalcopyrite or Copper Chalcopyrite is a copper mineral from which copper is extracted. Its scientific name is "CuFeS2" and it contains the elements copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and sulfur (S). Chalcopyrite is one of the most important copper Minerals worldwide and is mostly found in copper sulphide mines. Chalcopyrite has a coppery yellow to coppery red color and has an algal or medium luster. It has a hardness of 2.5 to 3 on the mouse scale. Its density is about 4.1 to 4.3 grams per cubic centimeter. Its melting point is about 1,085 degrees Celsius. Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) as one of the copper sulphide minerals, is the most widely used in the production of copper metal. Extraction of copper from chalcopyrite is done by flotation process. This process involves crushing minerals, adding special Chemicals to them and separating copper minerals from other minerals. After separation, the copper is extracted from the chalcopyrite and refined using Chemical and physical processes to convert it into pure copper metal.

Copper is extracted from chalcopyrite by a process called flotation. In this process, sulfide minerals are first crushed and then water and special chemicals are added to separate the copper minerals from other minerals. Then, using flotation technology, copper minerals are separated and a range of chemical and physical processes are used to purify and extract copper. Copper is used as an important industrial Metal in many industries. Copper is very important as an electrical conductor and is used in the production of electrical wires and cables, transformers, electronic circuits and other components. Copper is used in the construction industry for water piping, heating and cooling systems, as well as in making decorative items and works of art. In the production of cars, copper is used in electrical systems, brake systems and other parts. Copper is used as an ornamental metal in making Jewelry and ornaments.

In addition to chalcopyrite, copper may also be found in many other sulfide minerals. Bornite is also known as "five-colored copper" and has the chemical formula Cu5FeS4. Bornite is colorful and lustrous and occurs as crystalline masses or fine grains. Covelite has the chemical formula CuS and is mostly found as amorphous masses. Its color is usually dark blue to black and has a low gloss. Chalcocite has the chemical formula Cu2S and is found as opaque, dense and shiny crystals. Its color is usually dark gray to black. Other copper sulphide minerals include Tennantite, Enargite, Pyrite and Molybdenite. Each of these minerals has a different chemical formula and properties.

In addition to the previously mentioned copper sulfide minerals, copper may also be extracted from other minerals. Azurite mineral has the chemical formula Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2. This mineral is found as dark blue to blue-green and shiny crystals. Azurite is commonly used in copper production. Malachite has the chemical formula Cu2CO3(OH)2 and is found as dark green to pale green and shiny crystals. This mineral is also used as a source of copper. Cuprite has the chemical formula Cu2O and is found as dark red to red-brown and shiny crystals. This mineral can also be a source for copper extraction. Copper may be extracted in carbonate minerals such as malachite and azurite mentioned above.

The most important mineral for copper extraction is chalcopyrite (CuFeS2). Chalcopyrite is used as the main copper mineral in copper mines, and the largest amount of copper in the world is extracted from this mineral. Extraction of copper from chalcopyrite is done using flotation process and other chemical and physical processes to convert it into pure copper metal. Chalcopyrite is known as the most important mineral for copper production due to its abundance and richness in copper resources and relatively easy extraction and processing.