Cassiterite vs Galena
| Property | Cassiterite | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | SnO2 | PbS |
| Kristallsystem | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineralklasse | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-7.0 | 2.5-2.8 |
| Farbe | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Lead-gray |
| Glanz | Adamantine | Metallic |
| Strichfarbe | White to pale brown | Lead-gray |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Opaque |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {100} | Perfect cubic {001} |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |