Cassiterite vs Gold
| Property | Cassiterite | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| सूत्र | SnO2 | Au |
| क्रिस्टल प्रणाली | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| खनिज वर्ग | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 01 Native Elements |
| मोह कठोरता | 6.0-7.0 | 2.5-3.0 |
| रंग | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Golden yellow |
| चमक | Adamantine | Metallic |
| रेखा रंग | White to pale brown | Golden yellow |
| पारदर्शिता | Translucent | Opaque |
| विदलन | Poor {100} | None |
| विभंग | Subconchoidal to uneven | Hackly |