Cassiterite with Quartz
specimen number:
8034713
location:
Viloco mine, Loayza, La Paz, Bolivia
description:
Outstanding lustrous translucent black crystals of cassiterite to 3.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix with quartz. The only chipping present along one edge away from the center of the piece due to removal of the piece from the pocket in the mine. Overall I think in outstanding condition.
Size: 13.0 x 9.0 x 7.5 cm (cabinet)
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Cassiterite):
Cassiterite — China
Origin: Ximeng Co., Pu'er, Yunnan, China
Number: (9302019)
Size: 4.0 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm (miniature)
Cassiterite — Portugal
Origin: Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Number: (5003448)
Size: 3.2 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Cassiterite — China
Origin: Pingwu mine, Huya, Pingwu Co., Mianyang, Sichuan, China
Number: (5004357)
Size: 18.0 x 17.0 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)