Cassiterite with Arsenopyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
8033986
location:
San Antonio mine, Viloco, La Paz, Bolivia
description:
Brilliant lustrous black crystals of cassiterite measuring to 3.8 cm in size and a cluster with metallic arsenopyrite crystals. This shows nicely all around and what at first appears to be chipping is actually naturally crystallized in the piece in very good condition.
Size: 6.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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