Aragonite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Aragonite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Формула | CaCO3 | SnO2 |
| Кристаллическая система | Orthorhombic | Tetragonal |
| Класс минерала | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Твёрдость по Моосу | 3.5-4.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Цвет | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Блеск | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Черта | White | White to pale brown |
| Прозрачность | Transparent | Translucent |
| Спайность | Poor {010} | Poor {100} |
| Излом | Subconchoidal | Subconchoidal to uneven |