Cassiterite with Pyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
4271711
location:
Viloco mine, La Paz, Bolivia
description:
Lustrous black crystals of cassiterite measuring to 1.0 cm in size covering the front of this matrix with colorless crystals of quartz and golden micro crystals of pyrite. The specimen is in very good condition as seen and makes for a quite nice example of this Bolivian classic.
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