Cassiterite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Cassiterite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Rumus | SnO2 | HgS |
| Sistem Kristal | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Kelas Mineral | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Kekerasan Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Warna | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Kilap | Adamantine | Adamantine |
| Gores | White to pale brown | Scarlet |
| Transparansi | Translucent | Translucent |
| Belahan | Poor {100} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Pecahan | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |