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Cassiterite from Erongo Mountains, Erongo Region, Namibia

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A unique example for this locality, a cluster of smoky quartz crystals and lustrous black schorl, this partially coated with sparkling crystals of cassiterite averaging 0.2 cm in size. There is a lot of cassiterite present. This is in good condition.

Product details

SpeciesCassiteriteQuartzSchorl
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 8.0 x 6.5 cm
Added on06/05/2025
LocalityNamibia, Erongo Region, Erongo Mountains
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jun 2025
Price paid
$560.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.
Locality guide
Erongo Mountains
A collector's guide to Erongo Mountains, Namibia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 1326 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.