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Tin

ID: 96

Tin

Chemical Formula

Sn

Hardness (Mohs)

2

Crystal System

Tetragonal

Streak

gray white

Luster

Metallic

Diaphaneity

Opaque

Color

Grayish white, Tin white.

Crystal Habit / Mode of Occurrence

Granular - Generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral crystals in matrix.

Fun Facts

Tin is as old as human civilization.