Cassiterite vs Epidote
| Property | Cassiterite | Epidote |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | SnO2 | Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| 晶系 | Tetragonal | Monoclinic |
| 矿物分类 | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 09 Silicates |
| 莫氏硬度 | 6.0-7.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| 颜色 | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green |
| 光泽 | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | White to pale brown | Gray |
| 透明度 | Translucent | Translucent |
| 解理 | Poor {100} | Perfect {001} |
| 断口 | Subconchoidal to uneven | Uneven |