Cassiterite vs Gypsum
| Property | Cassiterite | Gypsum |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | SnO2 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| 晶系 | Tetragonal | Monoclinic |
| 矿物分类 | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| 莫氏硬度 | 6.0-7.0 | 1.5-2.0 |
| 颜色 | Brown, black, reddish-brown, yellow | Colorless, white, gray, yellow, brown |
| 光泽 | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | White to pale brown | White |
| 透明度 | Translucent | Transparent |
| 解理 | Poor {100} | Perfect {010} |
| 断口 | Subconchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |