Amazonite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Amazonite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Формула | KAlSi3O8 | SnO2 |
| Кристаллическая система | Triclinic | Tetragonal |
| Класс минерала | 09 Silicates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Твёрдость по Моосу | 6.0-6.5 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Цвет | Green, blue-green | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Блеск | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Черта | White | White to pale brown |
| Прозрачность | Translucent | Translucent |
| Спайность | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor {100} |
| Излом | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |