Apatite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Apatite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | SnO2 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Hexagonal | Tetragonal |
| Classe Mineral | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Dureza Mohs | 5.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Cor | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Brilho | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Traço | White | White to pale brown |
| Transparência | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivagem | Poor {0001} | Poor {100} |
| Fratura | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |