Cassiterite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Cassiterite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | SnO2 | CuFeS2 |
| Système Cristallin | Tetragonal | Tetragonal |
| Classe Minérale | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureté Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Couleur | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Éclat | Adamantine | Metallic |
| Trait | White to pale brown | Greenish-black |
| Transparence | Translucent | Opaque |
| Clivage | Poor {100} | Poor |
| Cassure | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |