Apatite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Apatite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| सूत्र | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | SnO2 |
| क्रिस्टल प्रणाली | Hexagonal | Tetragonal |
| खनिज वर्ग | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| मोह कठोरता | 5.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| रंग | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| चमक | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| रेखा रंग | White | White to pale brown |
| पारदर्शिता | Transparent | Translucent |
| विदलन | Poor {0001} | Poor {100} |
| विभंग | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |