AM-2016-10015-A · Cassiteritearchived
physical & structuralrev. 1
| designation | Cassiterite |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | SnO₂ |
| classification | Oxide / Rutile group |
| crystal system | Tetragonal |
| mohs hardness | 6 – 7 |
| density (g/cm³) | 6.98 |
| colour | Sherry-brown on edges |
| type locality | Lascari, Sicily, Italy |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 473, 632, 778
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Cassiterite of ordinary appearance and habit. Used as a calibration reference during the analytical pass.