Cassiterite vs Gypsum
| Property | Cassiterite | Gypsum |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | SnO2 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Kristallsystem | Tetragonal | Monoclinic |
| Mineralklasse | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| Mohshärte | 6.0-7.0 | 1.5-2.0 |
| Farbe | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, white, gray, yellow, brown |
| Glanz | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White to pale brown | White |
| Transparenz | Translucent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {100} | Perfect {010} |
| Bruch | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |