Cassiterite vs Gold
| Property | Cassiterite | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | SnO2 | Au |
| 晶系 | Tetragonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| 矿物分类 | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 01 Native Elements |
| 莫氏硬度 | 6.0-7.0 | 2.5-3.0 |
| 颜色 | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Golden yellow |
| 光泽 | Adamantine | Metallic |
| 条痕色 | White to pale brown | Golden yellow |
| 透明度 | Translucent | Opaque |
| 解理 | Poor {100} | None |
| 断口 | Subconchoidal to uneven | Hackly |