Cassiterite vs Gypsum
| Property | Cassiterite | Gypsum |
|---|---|---|
| الصيغة الكيميائية | SnO2 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| النظام البلوري | Tetragonal | Monoclinic |
| صنف المعدن | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| صلادة موس | 6.0-7.0 | 1.5-2.0 |
| اللون | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, white, gray, yellow, brown |
| اللمعان | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| لون الخط | White to pale brown | White |
| الشفافية | Translucent | Transparent |
| الانفصام | Poor {100} | Perfect {010} |
| الكسر | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |