Azurite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Azurite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | SnO2 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Monoclinic | Tetragonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Mohs Sertliği | 3.5-4.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Renk | Azure blue, dark blue | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Çizgi Rengi | Light blue | White to pale brown |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Translucent |
| Dilimlenme | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Poor {100} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal | Subconchoidal to uneven |