Cassiterite from Wheal Coates, St Agnes, Cornwall, England, UK

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

SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 1.9 x 1.0 cm
Added on02/08/2026

Current owner

Kyle Kevorkian
Los Angeles, California
Acquired
Nov 2022

Owner’s note

Acquired from Jasun McAvoy

Member since 2024

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Marion GodshawNot disclosed

Learn more

Cassiterite
Mineral guide
Learn about Cassiterite
mirror-like luster and dense, prismatic crystals; localities Panasqueira, Xuebaoding, Viloco; value hinges on finish, size, and matrix.
Cassiterite
Regional guide
Cassiterite from Wheal Coates
Contribute
Locality guide
Wheal Coates
A collector's guide to Wheal Coates, UK: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 45 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.