Cassiterite
specimen number:
1801260
location:
Cornwall, England, UK
description:
The top side of this 6.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm matrix is mostly covered with glistening lustrous black slightly translucent crystals of cassiterite to 0.7 cm. Very minimal micro-chipping present. Excellent miniature for the species. Shipping weight: 0.21 pounds. Ex Ed Raines collection.
Size: 6.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Ed Raines
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