Cassiterite vs Diamond
| Property | Cassiterite | Diamond |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | SnO2 | C |
| Sistema Cristalino | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Clase Mineral | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 01 Native Elements |
| Dureza Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 10.0 |
| Color | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, yellow, brown, blue, green, pink |
| Brillo | Adamantine | Adamantine |
| Raya | White to pale brown | None |
| Transparencia | Translucent | Transparent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {100} | Perfect octahedral {111} |
| Fractura | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |