Cassiterite with Beryl var. Aquamarine, Muscovite
specimen number:
2391005
location:
Huya deposit, Mt Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Mianyang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
description: Very fine cabinet sized combination piece with glassy gemmy pale blue tabular aquamarine crystals to 3.0 cm across scattered thickly over the front side of a 13.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 cm muscovite crystal matrix. Lustrous black crystals of cassiterite to 1.7 cm in size are scattered throughout as well. At lower left is a grouping of naturally crystallized cassiterite almost 2.5 cm across. This piece is in excellent condition with no damage or chipping. The backside of the matrix is sawn flat. Shipping weight: 1.49 pounds.
Size: 13.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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