Cassiterite vs Epidote
| Property | Cassiterite | Epidote |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | SnO2 | Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Système Cristallin | Tetragonal | Monoclinic |
| Classe Minérale | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 09 Silicates |
| Dureté Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Couleur | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green |
| Éclat | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Trait | White to pale brown | Gray |
| Transparence | Translucent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Poor {100} | Perfect {001} |
| Cassure | Subconchoidal to uneven | Uneven |