Description
Cassiterite Crystal Specimen
This genuine Cassiterite crystal specimen is identified with the locality Pendavis, Cornwall, England. It is a mineral specimen suited to collectors, geology enthusiasts, educational displays, natural history cabinets and thoughtful mineral-themed gifts. The listing presents the specimen by its recognised mineral name and recorded locality, making it a useful addition for anyone documenting regional minerals or building a collection focused on Cornish geology.
Mineral Information
Cassiterite is the recognised mineral form of tin oxide, with the chemical formula SnO₂. It is the principal ore mineral of tin and is valued by mineral collectors for its importance in economic geology as well as its place in the study of naturally formed crystal minerals. Cassiterite belongs to the tetragonal crystal system. In mineralogical references, it is commonly discussed in relation to dense, durable crystals and rounded grains, although the exact habit, surface character and visible features can vary between individual specimens.
The name Cassiterite has a long association with tin-bearing geological environments. It may occur in deposits connected with igneous activity, including hydrothermal veins and granitic settings, and it can also become concentrated in stream or alluvial deposits because of its durability and density. These geological associations provide useful context for study without altering the individual specimen identification supplied for this piece.
Locality: Pendavis, Cornwall, England
The recorded locality for this specimen is Pendavis in Cornwall, England. Cornwall has a well-known historical connection with tin mining and the development of mineralogical and geological study. A locality label adds important collecting context, helping place a mineral specimen within a regional framework and making it more informative for display, cataloguing or educational use.
Collecting and Display
Cassiterite is an appealing choice for a mineral collection centred on ore minerals, British localities, Cornish specimens or the geological resources that have influenced regional history. It can be displayed alongside other mineral specimens to compare mineral names, localities and geological associations. The specimen is also suitable for a study shelf, classroom collection, geology club presentation or natural-history-inspired interior display.
Because individual minerals are natural objects, each specimen should be appreciated as a product of geological processes rather than as a manufactured decorative item. The supplied identification and locality information make this piece especially appropriate for collectors who value documented names and place-based mineral records. Display it in a stable position and handle it with ordinary care appropriate for a natural mineral specimen.
Certificate of Authenticity
This crystal is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
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