Cassiterite vs Dolomite
| Property | Cassiterite | Dolomite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | SnO2 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Système Cristallin | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Classe Minérale | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Dureté Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Couleur | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown |
| Éclat | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Trait | White to pale brown | White |
| Transparence | Translucent | Transparent |
| Clivage | Poor {100} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Cassure | Subconchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |