Calcite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Calcite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | CaCO3 | SnO2 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Trigonal | Tetragonal |
| Classe Mineral | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| Dureza Mohs | 3.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Cor | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| Brilho | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Traço | White | White to pale brown |
| Transparência | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivagem | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | Poor {100} |
| Fratura | Conchoidal | Subconchoidal to uneven |