Azurite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Azurite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | SnO2 |
| النظام البلوري | Monoclinic | Tetragonal |
| صنف المعدن | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| صلادة موس | 3.5-4.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| اللون | Azure blue, dark blue | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| اللمعان | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| لون الخط | Light blue | White to pale brown |
| الشفافية | Transparent | Translucent |
| الانفصام | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Poor {100} |
| الكسر | Conchoidal | Subconchoidal to uneven |