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cassiterite::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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The provinces are rich in gold and cassiterite, the principle ore in tin.
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Cassiterite production peaked at 1,000 tonnes in 1990, but was under 700 tonnes in 2000.
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Crystal twinning is common in cassiterite and most aggregate specimens show crystal twins.
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Tin, produced from cassiterite, is used to solder circuit boards in cell phones and laptops.
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Billy says he's not sure where all of this cassiterite was unearthed.
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They used similar methods to work cassiterite deposits in Cornwall and lead ore in the Pennines.
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Two bipyramids of cassiterite, the mineral form of tin dioxide.
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Cassiterite is a widespread minor constituent of igneous rocks.
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This is amazing, given that tin is a semi-rare metal, and even a rich cassiterite ore only has 5% tin.
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- A hard heavy dark mineral that is the chief source of tin
- Cassiterite is a tin oxide ore mineral, SnO2. It is generally opaque but 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.
- Cassiterite is the most important source of the metallic element tin. It is crucial for the production of tin cans and electronic equipment. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to about one-third of the world's cassiterite, making it a major source of wealth for armed groups.
- The major ore mineral for tin (SnO2)
