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Cassiterite : SnO₂, Muscovite : KAl₂[(OH)₂\|AlSi₃O₁₀]
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Black and white. But its luster, perfection and the nice soft white Mica give a great contrast... For me it is like a jewel with its unquestionable quality. Shao-bao-din, Pingwu, Sichuan China Found in 2002 Specimen size: 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm
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Cassiterite : SnO₂, Beryl : Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈, Muscovite : KAl₂[(OH)₂\|AlSi₃O₁₀]
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Multiply twinned crystals of cassiterite on muscovite, together with a single beryl of 3,5x2,5 cm. The cassiterite crystals measure to 3 cm; the total size of the specimen is 10x5x4 cm.
© Dr. Lueg 2005	Photo ID: 31810 View Count: 513
Cassiterite : SnO₂
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Cassiterite crystals (size 13-27 mm) with muscovite on quartz. Photo and collection Giovanni Fraccaro.
© GiovanniFraccaro	Photo ID: 48127 View Count: 211
Cassiterite : SnO₂
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China A very lustrous 2.6 by 2.0 cms crystal. John Sobolewski specimen and photograph.
© John Sobolewski	Photo ID: 47846 View Count: 191
Cassiterite : SnO₂
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Highly lustrous, partially striated black cassiterite crystals to 3.0 cm aesthetically set on a bed of pearly muscovite blades from Ping Wu, China. Quite of these have come out recently, but this is an excellent example with nice association. 4.7 x 4.4 x 4.0 cm
© Rob Lavinsky	Photo ID: 19462 View Count: 298
Cassiterite : SnO₂, Muscovite : KAl₂[(OH)₂\|AlSi₃O₁₀]
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Crystal to 1,5 cm on muscovite bed; Photo & Collection: Foschi-Tagliabue
© Tagliabue-Foschi	Photo ID: 22133 View Count: 264
Cassiterite : SnO₂, Muscovite : KAl₂[(OH)₂\|AlSi₃O₁₀]
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Multiply twinned crystals of cassiterite on muscovite. The cassiterite crystals measure to 6cm; the total size of the specimen is 15x8x6 cm.
© Edwards Minerals	Photo ID: 4728 View Count: 747
Cassiterite : SnO₂
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Cassiterite crystals on Muscovite. Field of view 20 mm. Collection M. Kampf No 06-095.
© 2006 M. Kampf	Photo ID: 57562 View Count: 194
Cassiterite : SnO₂, Muscovite : KAl₂[(OH)₂\|AlSi₃O₁₀], Fluorite : CaF₂
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Well-defined and esthetic group of twinned crystals of Cassiterite on a matrix of crystallized Muscovite. On one side of the Cassiterite is a crystallization of Fluorite (fluorescent under UV light) which is very uncommon for the locality. Shaobaodin Mountains, Pingwu, Sichuan China Found in 2005 Specimen size: 7.4 x 5.5 x 4 ...
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Cassiterite : SnO₂, Muscovite : KAl₂[(OH)₂\|AlSi₃O₁₀]
	Beryl-Scheelite deposit, Huya village, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China Excellent crystal, both for its size and luster and the definition of faces and edges. The twinning is evident, enhanced by the esthetic position of the crystal on the matriz of Muscovite and minor Scheelite. The specimen has a great quality. Shaobaodin Mountains, Pingwu, Sichuan, China. Found in 2005 Specimen size: 9.2 x 6.3 x 6.8 ...
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