Cassiterite vs Galena
| Property | Cassiterite | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | SnO2 | PbS |
| Kristal Sistemi | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohs Sertliği | 6.0-7.0 | 2.5-2.8 |
| Renk | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Lead-gray |
| Parlaklık | Adamantine | Metallic |
| Çizgi Rengi | White to pale brown | Lead-gray |
| Şeffaflık | Translucent | Opaque |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {100} | Perfect cubic {001} |
| Kırılma | Subconchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |