Cassiterite vs Gold
| Property | Cassiterite | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | SnO2 | Au |
| Kristal Sistemi | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 01 Native Elements |
| Mohs Sertliği | 6.0-7.0 | 2.5-3.0 |
| Renk | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Golden yellow |
| Parlaklık | Adamantine | Metallic |
| Çizgi Rengi | White to pale brown | Golden yellow |
| Şeffaflık | Translucent | Opaque |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {100} | None |
| Kırılma | Subconchoidal to uneven | Hackly |