Cassiterite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Cassiterite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Формула | SnO2 | CuFeS2 |
| Кристаллическая система | Tetragonal | Tetragonal |
| Класс минерала | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Твёрдость по Моосу | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Цвет | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Блеск | Adamantine | Metallic |
| Черта | White to pale brown | Greenish-black |
| Прозрачность | Translucent | Opaque |
| Спайность | Poor {100} | Poor |
| Излом | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |