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Cassiterite Identification in Tin Exploration

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Cassiterite Identification in Tin Exploration

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Tin, a silver/white metal, is ductile and malleable, resists corrosion and fatigue and can be alloyed with other metals. Tin is used in many applications such as tin plate-a protective coating for steel cans used in food packaging. It is commonly used in alloys such as bronze and solder. It is also used as an alloy with titanium in aerospace applications. Cassiterite is the main mineral ore for tin. Cassiterite is found in granite pegmatites and alluvial placer deposits. Its chemical formula is SnO2. The main producers of cassiterite ore for tin are China, Indonesia, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia and Australia.

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