Apatite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Apatite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | SnO2 |
| Système Cristallin | Hexagonal | Tetragonal |
| Classe Minérale | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Dureté Mohs | 5.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Couleur | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Trait | White | White to pale brown |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Poor {0001} | Poor {100} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |