Apatite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Apatite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | SnO2 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Hexagonal | Tetragonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Mohs Sertliği | 5.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Renk | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Çizgi Rengi | White | White to pale brown |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Translucent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {0001} | Poor {100} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |