Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Black Cassiterite with Pale Mica

4.1 × 2.7 × 5.8 cm (1.61 × 1.06 × 2.28 in)
Longest edge: 58 mm (2.28 in)
SKU · GF1079826424325
$800.00
Free worldwide shipping on orders of US$38 or more; below US$38: US$5 per parcel

Dimensions: 4.1 × 2.7 × 5.8 cm (1.61 × 1.06 × 2.28 in); longest edge 58 mm (2.28 in).

Lustrous black cassiterite crystals rise from pale mica on this Xuebaoding specimen from Sichuan.
In stock
Secure checkout
Mineral
Cassiterite
Locality
Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Dimensions
4.1 cm × 2.7 cm × 5.8 cm
Based in China · China warehouse · Shipping

Dispatch within 1–2 days. This is our general delivery estimate, not a destination guarantee; customs and carrier delays may apply.

US$38 = $38.00 · US$5 = $5.00

Shipping is free from US$38; below US$38, US$5 per parcel. Standard import duties are covered only on eligible routes. Local taxes and other applicable charges may be extra.

Shipping policy
FacebookPinterestEmail
Authenticity guaranteed
Hand-examined + numbered
Worldwide shipping
Insured tracked delivery
Specimen details
Review the product description
14-day return
No-questions return window

Specimen details

MineralCassiterite
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaSnO2
Dimensions4.1 cm × 2.7 cm × 5.8 cm

Some details have not been recorded: Weight.

About this specimen

Dimensions: 4.1 × 2.7 × 5.8 cm (1.61 × 1.06 × 2.28 in); longest edge 58 mm (2.28 in).

Lustrous black cassiterite crystals rise from pale mica on this Xuebaoding specimen from Sichuan.

Sharp, highly reflective black cassiterite crystals form the dominant upright mass, edged by pale silvery mica and lighter matrix material. The only photograph is excluded because its base label is not clean enough for release. Four exact video stills provide complete front, side, reverse and opposite-side views without visible text. Identified as cassiterite and mica from Xuebaoding, Pingwu, Sichuan. The photographed acrylic support, mounting material and hand are presentation elements.

  • Mineral: Cassiterite and Mica
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu, Sichuan, China
  • Estimated weight: 60.7 g / 2.14 oz; estimated from the stated bounding dimensions using a 35% occupancy and 2.7 g/cm³ average-density model; not measured; photographed display support excluded
  • SKU: GF1079826424325

About Cassiterite

Cassiterite is an oxide mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Cassiterite in our encyclopedia

About Xuebaoding, Pingwu

Xuebaoding (Mount Little Xuebaoding), Huya Township, Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, China — source of cassiterite, scheelite, and beryl on muscovite matrix.

More specimens from this locality

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

★★★★★4.98· Website & Etsy reviews
Black Cassiterite with Pale Mica
Black Cassiterite with Pale Mica
$800.00