Cassiterite

Oxide Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 6.5 (6-7)
Typical Size 0.5-20+ carats (commercial: 1-10 carats; faceted gems typically smaller)
Typical Price Range $20-150+ per carat (commercial: $30-80; fine transparent $100-150+)
Rarity Level Limited Occurrence
Availability Level Limited Supply
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Collector Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
$25.00
per carat
Listing Price
$5.10
per carat
Sold Price
$2.00
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat

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BEARISH
36.88

Score Components

Geo rarity
65
Mkt availability
65
Invest Appr
0
hardness
10
price
25

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Tin oxide mineral and primary tin ore. Brown to black with adamantine luster; high dispersion when transparent. Occasionally faceted.

Availability Description: Available through gem dealers; fine faceted material from Bolivia; most material opaque specimens.

Investment Description: Collector gem with exceptional dispersion; moderate hardness; established collector market; good appreciation potential for fine specimens.

Seller Prices

Seller Faceted Price Rough Price
fakhr $2.00/ct -

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Origin Variants

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Color Variants

Variant Color Rarity Price Multiplier
Black Cassiterite Black Common x1.00
Brown Cassiterite Brown Common x1.00
Red Cassiterite Red Rare x1.00
Yellow Cassiterite Yellow Rare x1.00

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