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Cassiterite, Arsenopyrite and Schorl

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Cyclic twinned crystals with sharp and very well defined faces and edges. They are extraordinarily bright and are on a matrix with Siderite, Arsenopyrite and needles of Schorl Tourmaline. A fine sample in perfect condition. Video taken in natural light and photos using white light lamps.

Product details

Species
Cassiterite, Schorl, ArsenopyriteAbout Cassiterite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 4.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on06/16/2025
Locality
Portugal, Panasqueira MinesRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—MChMineralsNot 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 Panasqueira Mines, Portugal
Panasqueira Mines, Portugal — Cassiterite, a classic European W-Sn-Cu locality; jet-black, sharp crystals with luster, often with muscovite and quartz.