Cassiterite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Cassiterite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| सूत्र | SnO2 | CuFeS2 |
| क्रिस्टल प्रणाली | Tetragonal | Tetragonal |
| खनिज वर्ग | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| मोह कठोरता | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| रंग | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| चमक | Adamantine | Metallic |
| रेखा रंग | White to pale brown | Greenish-black |
| पारदर्शिता | Translucent | Opaque |
| विदलन | Poor {100} | Poor |
| विभंग | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |