Cassiterite

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Cassiterite

SnO₂

Oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
SnO₂
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
6,5
Color
Black
Luster
Streak
Density
6,58 g/cm³
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P4₂/mnm
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.DB.05
Dana classification
4.4.1.5
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Cst
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Cassiterides

Source: Wikidata

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