Cassiterite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Cassiterite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | SnO2 | CuFeS2 |
| Kristallsystem | Tetragonal | Tetragonal |
| Mineralklasse | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Farbe | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Glanz | Adamantine | Metallic |
| Strichfarbe | White to pale brown | Greenish-black |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Opaque |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {100} | Poor |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |