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Cassiterite (Twinned)

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One of two exquisite cassiterites from this region, Charlie prized. These are RAZOR-sharp, and so lustrous they have a surface like the finest jet obsidian, more lustrous even than Chinese cassiterite. Both specimens are complexly twinned, and mesmerizing to the eye.

Product details

SpeciesCassiterite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 3.1 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Erongo Region, Erongo Mountains

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Erongo Mountains, Namibia
from the Erongo Mountains, Namibia — sharp, lustrous, twinned black crystals; scarce matrix pieces; prized for its Namibian mining history.