Cassiterite vs Quartz
| Property | Cassiterite | Quartz |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | SnO2 | SiO2 |
| Système Cristallin | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Classe Minérale | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 09 Silicates |
| Dureté Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 7.0 |
| Couleur | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, white, purple, pink, brown, black |
| Éclat | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Trait | White to pale brown | White |
| Transparence | Translucent | Transparent |
| Clivage | Poor {100} | None |
| Cassure | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |