Cassiterite vs Chalcopyrite

Property Cassiterite Chalcopyrite
Rumus SnO2 CuFeS2
Sistem Kristal Tetragonal Tetragonal
Kelas Mineral 04 Oxides and Hydroxides 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts
Kekerasan Mohs 6.0-7.0 3.5-4.0
Warna Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish
Kilap Adamantine Metallic
Gores White to pale brown Greenish-black
Transparansi Translucent Opaque
Belahan Poor {100} Poor
Pecahan Subconchoidal to uneven Conchoidal to uneven

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