Cassiterite Pseudo. After Orthoclase
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This oddity clearly demonstrates the original, twinned, orthoclase crystals which have been totally replaced by dark gray, cassiterite, the primary ore of tin. Very rare and unusual 1800's classic!
Product details
SpeciesCassiterite, Orthoclase
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUK, England, Wheal Coates
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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mirror-like luster and dense, prismatic crystals; localities Panasqueira, Xuebaoding, Viloco; value hinges on finish, size, and matrix.Regional guide
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