Cassiterite after Orthoclase
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Los Angeles, California
A fantastic old time-rarity of Cassiterite after Orthoclase. I particularly love this example because of the sharpness and the unique "lollipop" aesthetic.
Product details
SpeciesCassiterite, Orthoclase
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 1.9 x 1.0 cm
Added on02/08/2026
LocalityUK, England, Wheal Coates
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/2022 | Kyle Kevorkian | Not disclosed |
Acquired from Jasun McAvoy | ||
| — | Marion Godshaw | Not disclosed |
| — | Tim Sherburn | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Cassiterite
mirror-like luster and dense, prismatic crystals; localities Panasqueira, Xuebaoding, Viloco; value hinges on finish, size, and matrix.Regional guide
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