Cassiterite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Cassiterite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | SnO2 | CuFeS2 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Tetragonal | Tetragonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohs Sertliği | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Renk | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| Parlaklık | Adamantine | Metallic |
| Çizgi Rengi | White to pale brown | Greenish-black |
| Şeffaflık | Translucent | Opaque |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {100} | Poor |
| Kırılma | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |