Cassiterite
specimen number:
8035607
location:
San Antonio mine, Viloco, La Paz, Bolivia
description:
Brilliant lustrous grouping of cassiterite crystals 3.2 cm across standing up from matrix with many smaller crystals. The smaller crystals of brown in color and highly translucent. Very slight micro-chipping present as seen in the picture and video. The piece shows nicely all around.
Size: 5.0 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm (miniature)
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