Cassiterite Crystals from Weilasituo Mine, Inner Mongolia, China

Cassiterite Crystals from Weilasituo Mine, Inner Mongolia, China

Large Cluster of Cassiterite Crystals from Weilasituo Mine, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China

Here is a nice cluster of large lustrous cassiterite crystals with some mica attached from the Weilasituo mine in 2020 summer. Some of the crystals are actually twinned. The Weilasituo mine is about 70km north to the Huanggang Mine. It is mostly mined for Tin and Lithium ores for industrial use.

SKU: CST001 Categories: Cassiterite, Minerals

Additional information

Additional information

Weight	0.35 kg
Dimensions	12 × 12 × 12 cm
Mineral	Cassiterite
Dimensions	6.1cm x 4.4cm x 3.2cm
Weight	206g
Locality	Weilasituo Ag-polymetallic deposit, Keshiketeng Co., Chifeng Prefecture, Inner Mongolia, China
Country/Region	China
Size	Cabinet, Small-cabinet
Color	Black, Metalic
Display Name (Chinese)	维拉斯托, 锡石
Display Name (Japanese)	キャシテライト, スズ石, 錫石
Item Location	Kelowna, BC, Canada

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