Cassiterite vs Fluorite
| Property | Cassiterite | Fluorite |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | SnO2 | CaF2 |
| النظام البلوري | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| صنف المعدن | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 03 Halides |
| صلادة موس | 6.0-7.0 | 4.0 |
| اللون | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, pink |
| اللمعان | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| لون الخط | White to pale brown | White |
| الشفافية | Translucent | Transparent |
| الانفصام | Poor {100} | Perfect octahedral {111} |
| الكسر | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |