Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6 – 7
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Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
⚖ Density6.04 – 7.12 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | SnO₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Sn, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | 6 – 7 |
| Density | 6.04 – 7.12 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | yellow, brown, red, white, black |
| IMA symbol | Cst |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.DB.05 |
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Learn more
- Cassiterite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q191222 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Tetragonal
RedYellowGoldBrownBlackGrayWhite & Clear