Cassiterite vs Copper
| Property | Cassiterite | Copper |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | SnO2 | Cu |
| النظام البلوري | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| صنف المعدن | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 01 Native Elements |
| صلادة موس | 6.0-7.0 | 2.5-3.0 |
| اللون | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Copper-red, tarnishes to brown/green |
| اللمعان | Adamantine | Metallic |
| لون الخط | White to pale brown | Copper-red |
| الشفافية | Translucent | Opaque |
| الانفصام | Poor {100} | None |
| الكسر | Subconchoidal to uneven | Hackly |