Apatite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Apatite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Формула | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | SnO2 |
| Кристаллическая система | Hexagonal | Tetragonal |
| Класс минерала | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Твёрдость по Моосу | 5.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Цвет | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Блеск | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Черта | White | White to pale brown |
| Прозрачность | Transparent | Translucent |
| Спайность | Poor {0001} | Poor {100} |
| Излом | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |