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Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Black Cassiterite with Mica — Xuebaoding · 3.1 cm, 48 g
SKU · JX3127
$39.00
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A black cassiterite with white calcite like a snow mountain. Cassiterite with mica and calcite from Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China, 3.1 × 2.5 × 2.9 cm, 48 g.
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- Mineral
- Cassiterite
- Locality
- Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China
- Dimensions
- 3.1 cm × 2.5 cm × 2.9 cm
- Weight
- 48 g
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Cassiterite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Chemical formula | SnO2 |
| Dimensions | 3.1 cm × 2.5 cm × 2.9 cm |
| Weight | 48 g |
| Species | Cassiterite |
| Color | White;Black |
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About this specimen
Xuebaoding, Sichuan, cassiterite with mica and calcite at 3.1 cm and 48 g; a miniature. A block of black cassiterite with white calcite and mica across the top that the supplier likens to a snow-capped mountain, the three minerals the supplier lists.
Cassiterite is tin oxide, heavy and adamantine, forming brown-black twinned crystals; the Chinese tungsten-tin deposits are a leading source.
Mica forms pearly hexagonal books that catch the light between the other crystals. Collectors chase calcite for form rather than colour: crisp crystal edges and a habit you can identify from across the room.
The Xuebaoding veins of Pingwu County, Sichuan, produced the orange scheelite and muscovite-aquamarine combinations that put Chinese minerals on the map.
By size it is miniature, 3.1 × 2.5 × 2.9 cm (1.22 × 0.98 × 1.14 in) and 48 g (1.7 oz). The specimen is otherwise sold in the condition shown.
Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.
Every specimen here is photographed and catalogued individually before listing.
- Mineral: Cassiterite, Mica, Calcite
- Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, China
- Size: 3.1 × 2.5 × 2.9 cm / 1.22 × 0.98 × 1.14 in
- Weight: 48 g / 1.7 oz
- SKU: JX3127
About Cassiterite
Cassiterite is an oxide mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About Xuebaoding, Pingwu
Xuebaoding (Mount Little Xuebaoding), Huya Township, Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, China — source of cassiterite, scheelite, and beryl on muscovite matrix.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Cassiterite natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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