Cassiterite vs Diamond

Property Cassiterite Diamond
Formule SnO2 C
Système Cristallin Tetragonal Cubic (Isometric)
Classe Minérale 04 Oxides and Hydroxides 01 Native Elements
Dureté Mohs 6.0-7.0 10.0
Couleur Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow Colorless, yellow, brown, blue, green, pink
Éclat Adamantine Adamantine
Trait White to pale brown None
Transparence Translucent Transparent
Clivage Poor {100} Perfect octahedral {111}
Cassure Subconchoidal to uneven Conchoidal

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