Aragonite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Aragonite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | CaCO3 | SnO2 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Orthorhombic | Tetragonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Mohs Sertliği | 3.5-4.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Renk | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Çizgi Rengi | White | White to pale brown |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Translucent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {010} | Poor {100} |
| Kırılma | Subconchoidal | Subconchoidal to uneven |