Cassiterite
specimen number:
8037879
location:
Amo, Ximeng Co., Yunnan, China
description:
Lustrous translucent very glassy crystals of cassiterite to 4.0 cm in size forming a cluster on a thin matrix. These are almost transparent with very slight micro-chipping present. I think in great condition and outstanding for the species.
Size: 4.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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