Azurite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Azurite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 | SnO2 |
| 晶系 | Monoclinic | Tetragonal |
| 矿物分类 | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| 莫氏硬度 | 3.5-4.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| 颜色 | Azure blue, dark blue | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| 条痕色 | Light blue | White to pale brown |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Translucent |
| 解理 | Perfect {011}, fair {100} | Poor {100} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal | Subconchoidal to uneven |