Cassiterite vs Galena

Property Cassiterite Galena
Formule SnO2 PbS
Système Cristallin Tetragonal Cubic (Isometric)
Classe Minérale 04 Oxides and Hydroxides 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts
Dureté Mohs 6.0-7.0 2.5-2.8
Couleur Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow Lead-gray
Éclat Adamantine Metallic
Trait White to pale brown Lead-gray
Transparence Translucent Opaque
Clivage Poor {100} Perfect cubic {001}
Cassure Subconchoidal to uneven Subconchoidal

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