Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Lustrous Cassiterite Crystal Cluster

5.5 × 4.1 × 5.9 cm (2.17 × 1.61 × 2.32 in)
Longest edge: 59 mm (2.32 in)
SKU · GF861956353266
$895.00
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Dimensions: 5.5 × 4.1 × 5.9 cm (2.17 × 1.61 × 2.32 in); longest edge 59 mm (2.32 in).

Lustrous dark cassiterite crystals interlock in a substantial Xuebaoding cluster.
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Mineral
Cassiterite
Locality
Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Dimensions
5.5 cm × 4.1 cm × 5.9 cm
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Specimen details

MineralCassiterite
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemTetragonal
Chemical formulaSnO2
Dimensions5.5 cm × 4.1 cm × 5.9 cm

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About this specimen

Dimensions: 5.5 × 4.1 × 5.9 cm (2.17 × 1.61 × 2.32 in); longest edge 59 mm (2.32 in).

Lustrous dark cassiterite crystals interlock in a substantial Xuebaoding cluster.

Intergrown cassiterite crystals build a substantial dark cluster with reflective faces, stepped growth and multiple terminations. Four exact video stills document the complete front, left side, reverse and right side without visible text. Identified as cassiterite from Xuebaoding in Pingwu, Sichuan. The photographed hand is a presentation element; natural contacts and base irregularities remain visible.

  • Mineral: Cassiterite
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu, Sichuan, China
  • Estimated weight: 125.7 g / 4.43 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: GF861956353266

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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Lustrous Cassiterite Crystal Cluster
Lustrous Cassiterite Crystal Cluster
$895.00