Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Glossy Black Cassiterite — Xuebaoding, Sichuan · 3.5 cm

SKU · JX3141
$58.00
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A glossy black cassiterite crystal with a contact base. Cassiterite from Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China, 3.5 × 2 × 2 cm, 34 g.
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Mineral
Cassiterite
Locality
Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Dimensions
3.5 cm × 2.0 cm × 2.0 cm
Weight
34 g
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Specimen details

MineralCassiterite
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaSnO2
Dimensions3.5 cm × 2.0 cm × 2.0 cm
Weight34 g
SpeciesCassiterite
ColorBlack

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About this specimen

Xuebaoding, Sichuan, cassiterite at 3.5 cm and 34 g; a miniature with a contact base. A single glossy black cassiterite crystal with striated faces and a bright lustre; the supplier notes a mining-contact base.

Cassiterite is tin oxide, heavy and adamantine, forming brown-black twinned crystals; the Chinese tungsten-tin deposits are a leading source.

The Xuebaoding veins of Pingwu County, Sichuan, produced the orange scheelite and muscovite-aquamarine combinations that put Chinese minerals on the map.

The piece is miniature in size, 3.5 × 2 × 2 cm (1.38 × 0.79 × 0.79 in) and 34 g (1.2 oz). Disclosed condition: a mining-contact base. The price reflects it and the photographs show the affected area. Condition is otherwise as photographed.

Every specimen here is photographed and catalogued individually before listing.

  • Mineral: Cassiterite
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, China
  • Size: 3.5 × 2 × 2 cm / 1.38 × 0.79 × 0.79 in
  • Weight: 34 g / 1.2 oz
  • SKU: JX3141

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.

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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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Glossy Black Cassiterite — Xuebaoding, Sichuan · 3.5 cm
Glossy Black Cassiterite — Xuebaoding, Sichuan · 3.5 cm
$58.00