Cassiterite ps. after Orthoclase - image 1
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Cassiterite ps. after Orthoclase

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Specimens of Cassiterite pseudomorphing after Orthoclase are now comparatively rare. This miniature comprises of several intergrown pseudomorphs measuring to 1.9 cm with a typical dark brown to black, granular surface texture, from Wheal Coates, St. Agnes, Cornwall. It is a stunning example.

Product details

Species
Cassiterite, OrthoclaseAbout Cassiterite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.3 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
UK, England, Wheal Coates

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$3,500.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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.
Regional guide
Cassiterite from Wheal Coates
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