Cassiterite (Var: Wood Tin)
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It is quite unusual to see these bizarre Mexican cassiterites on the market - so called "wood tin" cassiterites, for their woody appearance (tin being the component of cassiterite that makes it an important ore worldwide). It has a broccoli form, with a stalk and botryoidal cap.
Product details
SpeciesTin, Cassiterite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.3 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Durango, América-Sapioris District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Tin
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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