Cassiterite with Quartz, Muscovite
specimen number:
8121422
location:
Panasqueira mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
Glassy gem colorless crystals of quartz to 5.0 cm in height on top of this matrix with a lustrous black cassiterite crystal 1.5 cm in size. Muscovite scattered throughout. Very tiny micro-chipping present, this still in great condition.
Size: 10.5 x 7.0 x 5.5 cm (cabinet)
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