Cassiterite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Cassiterite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | SnO2 | CuFeS2 |
| النظام البلوري | Tetragonal | Tetragonal |
| صنف المعدن | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| صلادة موس | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| اللون | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| اللمعان | Adamantine | Metallic |
| لون الخط | White to pale brown | Greenish-black |
| الشفافية | Translucent | Opaque |
| الانفصام | Poor {100} | Poor |
| الكسر | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |