Sichuan Province, China

Cassiterite with Mica — Sichuan, China

SKU · SX1141
$62.00
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Cassiterite with silvery mica, Xuebaoding. Cassiterite with mica from Sichuan, China, 3.8 × 3 × 2.8 cm.
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Mineral
Cassiterite
Locality
Sichuan Province, China
Dimensions
3.8 cm × 3.0 cm × 2.8 cm
Weight
67 g
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Specimen details

MineralCassiterite
LocalitySichuan Province, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaSnO2
Dimensions3.8 cm × 3.0 cm × 2.8 cm
Weight67 g
SpeciesCassiterite
ColorMetallic

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About this specimen

Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, cassiterite with mica at 3.8 cm; a miniature.

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.

Sichuan hosts Xuebaoding, Jinkouhe and Leshan, sources of aquamarine, scheelite, prehnite, gypsum and the epidote-quartz skarn specimens seen here.

By size it is miniature, 3.8 × 3 × 2.8 cm (1.50 × 1.18 × 1.10 in). Otherwise the piece is sold exactly as photographed.

Specimens are photographed and catalogued one at a time before they reach this page.

  • Mineral: Cassiterite, Mica
  • Locality: Sichuan, China
  • Size: 3.8 × 3 × 2.8 cm / 1.50 × 1.18 × 1.10 in
  • Weight: Confirmed before shipping
  • SKU: SX1141

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 Sichuan Province

Sichuan Province, China — Little Xuebaoding (Pingwu County), cassiterite and scheelite.

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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.

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Cassiterite with Mica — Sichuan, China
Cassiterite with Mica — Sichuan, China
$62.00