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Cassiterite from Cornwall, England, UK

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The fibrous variety of Cassiterite called 'Wood Tin' is one of those great classics of Cornish mineralogy and will always make a terrific addition to any Cornish collection. The larger of these two specimens is the most sought after type in that it displays beautiful radial and concentric banding, so reminiscent of the rings and medullary rays within a tree trunk. The smaller specimen is a water-worn pebble measuring 1.6 x 1.0 x 0.9 cm. Both specimens are from the alluvial tin deposits on Goss Moor close to St. Austell in Cornwall and exhibit many shades of brown between milk and dark chocolate.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.5 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUK, England, Cornwall
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2025
Price paid
$800.00
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Cassiterite
Mineral guide
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mirror-like luster and dense, prismatic crystals; localities Panasqueira, Xuebaoding, Viloco; value hinges on finish, size, and matrix.
Cassiterite
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Cassiterite from Cornwall
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Cornwall
A collector's guide to Cornwall, UK: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 101 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.