Cassiterite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Cassiterite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | SnO2 | HgS |
| Système Cristallin | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Classe Minérale | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureté Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Couleur | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Éclat | Adamantine | Adamantine |
| Trait | White to pale brown | Scarlet |
| Transparence | Translucent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Poor {100} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Cassure | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |