Cassiterite vs Dolomite
| Property | Cassiterite | Dolomite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | SnO2 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Kristallsystem | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Mineralklasse | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Farbe | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown |
| Glanz | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White to pale brown | White |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {100} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |