Cassiterite vs Dolomite
| Property | Cassiterite | Dolomite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | SnO2 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Tetragonal | Trigonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Mohs Sertliği | 6.0-7.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Renk | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown |
| Parlaklık | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Çizgi Rengi | White to pale brown | White |
| Şeffaflık | Translucent | Transparent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {100} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Kırılma | Subconchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |