Cassiterite vs Gold
| Property | Cassiterite | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | SnO2 | Au |
| Kristallsystem | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineralklasse | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 01 Native Elements |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-7.0 | 2.5-3.0 |
| Farbe | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Golden yellow |
| Glanz | Adamantine | Metallic |
| Strichfarbe | White to pale brown | Golden yellow |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Opaque |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {100} | None |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal to uneven | Hackly |