Cassiterite vs Celestine
| Property | Cassiterite | Celestine |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | SnO2 | SrSO4 |
| Kristallsystem | Tetragonal | Orthorhombic |
| Mineralklasse | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-7.0 | 3.0-3.5 |
| Farbe | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, pale blue, white, yellow |
| Glanz | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White to pale brown | White |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {100} | Perfect {001} |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal to uneven | Uneven |