CASSITERITE

Cassiterite

Cassiterite is a tin oxide mineral, SnO2. It is generally opaque, but it is translucent in thin crystals. Its luster and multiple crystal faces produce a desirable gem. Cassiterite has been the chief tin ore throughout ancient history and remains the most important source of tin today.

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cassiterite

Noun

  1. A generally black mineral, composed of tin oxide, SnO2, which is an important ore of tin.


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