Amazonite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Amazonite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | KAlSi3O8 | SnO2 |
| 晶系 | Triclinic | Tetragonal |
| 矿物分类 | 09 Silicates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| 莫氏硬度 | 6.0-6.5 | 6.0-7.0 |
| 颜色 | Green, blue-green | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| 条痕色 | White | White to pale brown |
| 透明度 | Translucent | Translucent |
| 解理 | Perfect {001}, good {010} | Poor {100} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |