Amazonite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Amazonite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | KAlSi3O8 | SnO2 |
| النظام البلوري | Triclinic | Tetragonal |
| صنف المعدن | 09 Silicates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| صلادة موس | 6.0-6.5 | 6.0-7.0 |
| اللون | Green, blue-green | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| اللمعان | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| لون الخط | White | White to pale brown |
| الشفافية | Translucent | Translucent |
| الانفصام | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor {100} |
| الكسر | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |