Cassiterite vs Galena
| Property | Cassiterite | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | SnO2 | PbS |
| 晶系 | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| 矿物分类 | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| 莫氏硬度 | 6.0-7.0 | 2.5-2.8 |
| 颜色 | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Lead-gray |
| 光泽 | Adamantine | Metallic |
| 条痕色 | White to pale brown | Lead-gray |
| 透明度 | Translucent | Opaque |
| 解理 | Poor {100} | Perfect cubic {001} |
| 断口 | Subconchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |