Cassiterite

Posted on August 31, 2023 by John J. Bradshaw, GIA GG

INTRODUCTION Cassiterite is a mineral species crystallizing in the tetragonal system with the formula SnO2. It is a common mineral, found on every continent, and is the main ore for tin. Tin is an important metal…

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