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This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
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Cassiterite
Perak, Malaysia
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Perky Box
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| Origin Location |
Perak, Malaysia |
| Description |
A interesting thumbnail of the tin ore cassiterite from the state of Perak on the western coast of the Malay penisula. Tin mining has been an important part of the economy of this area, and this is a great example of a well crystallized individual crystal of this economically important ore. |
| Luster |
Submetallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Thumbnail |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Cassiterite: SnO2
tin dioxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Similarly Colored Minerals:
Minerals with similar color profiles are shown below.
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Uralite (Actinolite ps. After Diopside) Diopside Tourmaline var. Dravite w/ Magnesite Lepidolite var. Trilithionite Calcite var. Panda Quartz, Galena, Sphalerite, Cerrusite/Anglesite, Chalcopyrite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Element List:
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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Mineral Group:
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s):
rutile
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