Apatite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Apatite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | SnO2 |
| 晶系 | Hexagonal | Tetragonal |
| 矿物分类 | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| 莫氏硬度 | 5.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| 颜色 | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| 条痕色 | White | White to pale brown |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Translucent |
| 解理 | Poor {0001} | Poor {100} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal to uneven |