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Cassiterite

earth science Maturity 7-9

This rock helps us make tin.

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It is found in the ground. People dig it up from mines. We use it for many things. It is a very special find. Do you like shiny rocks?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 11.2 | Vital Level 5