Cassiterite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Cassiterite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | SnO2 | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| Kristal Sistemi | Tetragonal | Orthorhombic |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 09 Silicates |
| Mohs Sertliği | 6.0-7.0 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Renk | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Parlaklık | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Çizgi Rengi | White to pale brown | White to pale blue |
| Şeffaflık | Translucent | Translucent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {100} | None |
| Kırılma | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |