Cassiterite vs Chalcopyrite
| Property | Cassiterite | Chalcopyrite |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | SnO2 | CuFeS2 |
| 晶系 | Tetragonal | Tetragonal |
| 矿物分类 | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| 莫氏硬度 | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| 颜色 | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Brass-yellow, often with iridescent tarnish |
| 光泽 | Adamantine | Metallic |
| 条痕色 | White to pale brown | Greenish-black |
| 透明度 | Translucent | Opaque |
| 解理 | Poor {100} | Poor |
| 断口 | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |