Cassiterite, Muscovite, Albite
Unknown Owner
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A 1.9 x 1.7 cm cluster of sharp, mirror-bright, jet-black cassiterite crystals is aesthetically set in the undulating matrix of grayish, pearlescent muscovite blades with snow-white albite crystals. Cassiterite of this quality is rare for Pakistan and this is an excellent piece with great display aesthetics.
Product details
SpeciesCassiterite, Muscovite, Albite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 x 6.2 x 4.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shengus
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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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