Cassiterite vs Epidote
| Property | Cassiterite | Epidote |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | SnO2 | Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Kristallsystem | Tetragonal | Monoclinic |
| Mineralklasse | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 09 Silicates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-7.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Farbe | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green |
| Glanz | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White to pale brown | Gray |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Translucent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {100} | Perfect {001} |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal to uneven | Uneven |