Cassiterite vs Corundum
| Property | Cassiterite | Corundum |
|---|---|---|
| सूत्र | SnO2 | Al2O3 |
| क्रिस्टल प्रणाली | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| खनिज वर्ग | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| मोह कठोरता | 6.0-7.0 | 9.0 |
| रंग | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Red (ruby), blue (sapphire), various colors |
| चमक | Adamantine | Adamantine |
| रेखा रंग | White to pale brown | Colorless |
| पारदर्शिता | Translucent | Transparent |
| विदलन | Poor {100} | None |
| विभंग | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |