Cassiterite & Aquamarine on Muscovite, Xuebaoding, Sichuan

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The classic Xuebaoding combination: sharp jet-black cassiterite, glassy ice-blue aquamarine and silvery muscovite rosettes on one 7.5 cm specimen. Three species from one pocket, 257 g, natural and untreated — the exact piece photographed.

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Specimen details

MineralCassiterite
Locality
Crystal system
Chemical formulaSnO2
Dimensions7.5 cm × 7.1 cm × 6.0 cm
Weight257 g
ColorBlue
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

The classic Xuebaoding trio, composed the way collectors dream it: a jet-black cassiterite cluster with wet-looking luster front and center, a crown of glassy ice-blue aquamarine rising directly behind it, and a full plate of silvery muscovite rosettes carrying them both. Three species, three textures, one pocket.

Cassiterite is the anchor — sharp, mirror-faced and dense — while the aquamarine above it runs water-clear to milky blue. The muscovite base glitters at every angle. Xuebaoding’s output has slowed dramatically over the past decade, and complete three-mineral combinations with this balance have become the specimens collectors chase hardest from the locality.

It measures 7.5 × 7.1 × 6.0 cm and weighs 257 g — small-cabinet size with miniature-grade sharpness. Natural and untreated, from Xuebaoding (Snow Treasure Peak), Pingwu County, Sichuan. You receive the exact specimen pictured.

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

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. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Cassiterite & Aquamarine on Muscovite, Xuebaoding, Sichuan
Cassiterite & Aquamarine on Muscovite, Xuebaoding, Sichuan
$971.82