Cassiterite with Quartz
specimen number:
8036185
location:
Viloco mine, Araca, La Paz, Bolivia
description:
Superb lustrous slightly translucent black crystals of cassiterite measuring to 2.0 cm in size on a crystallized quartz matrix. Slight micro-chipping present but still in very good condition.
Size: 3.8 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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