Cassiterite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Cassiterite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | SnO2 | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| Sistema Cristalino | Tetragonal | Orthorhombic |
| Clase Mineral | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 09 Silicates |
| Dureza Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Color | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Brillo | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Raya | White to pale brown | White to pale blue |
| Transparencia | Translucent | Translucent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {100} | None |
| Fractura | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |