Cassiterite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Cassiterite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | SnO2 | HgS |
| Sistema Cristalino | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Clase Mineral | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureza Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Color | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Brillo | Adamantine | Adamantine |
| Raya | White to pale brown | Scarlet |
| Transparencia | Translucent | Translucent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {100} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Fractura | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |