Cassiterite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Cassiterite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | SnO2 | HgS |
| Kristal Sistemi | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohs Sertliği | 6.0-7.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Renk | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Parlaklık | Adamantine | Adamantine |
| Çizgi Rengi | White to pale brown | Scarlet |
| Şeffaflık | Translucent | Translucent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {100} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Kırılma | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |