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Cassiterite

ID: 85

Cassiterite

Chemical Formula

SnO₂

Hardness (Mohs)

6-7

Crystal System

Tetragonal

Streak

white

Luster

Adamantine

Diaphaneity

Translucent to Opaque

Color

black

Fun Facts

Cassiterite is the primary ore for tin, a metal crucial for everything from bronze to solder!