Cassiterite vs Fluorite
| Property | Cassiterite | Fluorite |
|---|---|---|
| Формула | SnO2 | CaF2 |
| Кристаллическая система | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Класс минерала | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 03 Halides |
| Твёрдость по Моосу | 6.0-7.0 | 4.0 |
| Цвет | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, pink |
| Блеск | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Черта | White to pale brown | White |
| Прозрачность | Translucent | Transparent |
| Спайность | Poor {100} | Perfect octahedral {111} |
| Излом | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |