cassiterite

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A hard heavy dark mineral that is the main source of tin

noun
/kəˈsɪtəˌraɪt/

Specialized

: casiterita

Examples

A new Form SD will require that public companies evaluate the use of certain minerals: columbite-tantalite, cassiterite, gold, wolframite, or their derivatives; and make specific disclosures regarding the use and origin of these minerals (referred to collectively as "conflict minerals").

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Cassiterite is the main ore of cassiterite, making it a crucial mineral for various industries.
Geologists often study cassiterite deposits to understand the geological history of an area.
The mining company reported a significant find of cassiterite in the newly explored region.

Surface Forms

cassiterite singular

cassiterites plural

Etymology

The word cassiterite comes from the old Greek word kassiteros, which means 'tin'. The ending -ite is a common way to name minerals, as in graphite, so cassiterite is the mineral that gives us tin.