Sichuan Province, China

Cassiterite with Scheelite — Sichuan, China

SKU · JX3140
$150.00
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Black cassiterite with scheelite and mica. Cassiterite with scheelite and mica from Sichuan, China, 3.1 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm.
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Mineral
Cassiterite
Locality
Sichuan Province, China
Dimensions
3.1 cm × 3.8 cm × 2.5 cm
Weight
62 g
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Specimen details

MineralCassiterite
LocalitySichuan Province, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaSnO2
Dimensions3.1 cm × 3.8 cm × 2.5 cm
Weight62 g
SpeciesCassiterite
ColorBlack

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About this specimen

Xuebaoding, Sichuan, cassiterite with scheelite and mica at 3.8 cm; a miniature. The supplier did not record a weight.

Look for the elbow twins and mirror-like lustre that make cassiterite so distinctive; its density is nearly seven times that of water.

Scheelite is calcium tungstate, forming orange to honey-coloured bipyramids with a greasy lustre and a bright blue-white fluorescence under short-wave UV. Mica books, silvery to bronze, are the usual companion of pegmatite minerals and add a flash of pearly lustre to the piece.

Sichuan's alpine-type veins and skarns yield aquamarine, prehnite, epidote and scheelite of international quality.

The piece is miniature in size, 3.1 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm (1.22 × 1.50 × 0.98 in). The specimen is otherwise sold in the condition shown.

Each specimen is individually photographed and catalogued before it is listed.

  • Mineral: Cassiterite, Scheelite, Mica
  • Locality: Sichuan, China
  • Size: 3.1 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm / 1.22 × 1.50 × 0.98 in
  • Weight: Confirmed before shipping
  • SKU: JX3140

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 Scheelite — Sichuan, China
Cassiterite with Scheelite — Sichuan, China
$150.00