Cassiterite, Muscovite

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Locality: Huya W-Sn-Be deposit (Pingwu beryl mine), 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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Photo added: 30th May 2006

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