Calcite vs Cassiterite
| Property | Calcite | Cassiterite |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | CaCO3 | SnO2 |
| 晶系 | Trigonal | Tetragonal |
| 矿物分类 | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides |
| 莫氏硬度 | 3.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| 颜色 | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| 条痕色 | White | White to pale brown |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Translucent |
| 解理 | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} | Poor {100} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal | Subconchoidal to uneven |