Amazonite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Amazonite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | KAlSi3O8 | SnO2 |
| Kristallsystem | Triclinic | Tetragonal |
| Mineralklasse | 09 Silicates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-6.5 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Farbe | Green, blue-green | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Strichfarbe | White | White to pale brown |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Translucent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor {100} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |