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Cassiterite, Muscovite


Cassiterite : SnO2, Muscovite : KAl2[(OH)2|AlSi3O10]

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Locality: 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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