Cassiterite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Cassiterite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | SnO2 | HgS |
| Sistema Cristalino | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Classe Mineral | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureza Mohs | 6.0-7.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Cor | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Brilho | Adamantine | Adamantine |
| Traço | White to pale brown | Scarlet |
| Transparência | Translucent | Translucent |
| Clivagem | Poor {100} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Fratura | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |