Cassiterite (Var: Wood Tin)
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A classic and fine small cabinet of a nodule of reddish-brown, botryoidal, "wood tin" cassiterite from an uncommon Mexican locality, Santa Maria del Oro. Wood tin is an old-time English term for cassiterite in this form and color. Complete all-around and pristine. Superb material for this locality, form and variety.
Product details
SpeciesTin, Cassiterite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 x 5.8 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Jalisco, Santa Maria
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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Native Tin: rare connoisseur’s mineral valued for bright metallic luster and tiny habit; Erzgebirge, Bohemia, and Yunnan localities boost collecting appeal and…Regional guide
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