Definition of Cassiterite

1. Noun. A hard heavy dark mineral that is the chief source of tin.

Terms within: Atomic Number 50, Sn, Tin
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Cassiterite

1. n. Native tin dioxide; tin stone; a mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals of reddish brown color, and brilliant adamantine luster; also massive, sometimes in compact forms with concentric fibrous structure resembling wood (wood tin), also in rolled fragments or pebbly (Stream tin). It is the chief source of metallic tin. See Black tin, under Black.

Definition of Cassiterite

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Cassiterite

cassinas
cassine
cassines
cassingle
cassingles
cassino
cassinos
Cassiope
Cassiopeia
Cassiope mertensiana
Cassirer
cassiri
cassis
cassises
Cassite
cassiterite (current term)
cassiterites
Cassius
Cassius Clay
Cassius Longinus
Cassius Marcellus Clay
cassock
cassocked
cassocks
cassone
cassones
cassoulet
cassoulets
cassowaries
cassowary

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