Cassiterite with Muscovite, Albite
specimen number:
1114935
location:
Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
A large twinned grouping of lustrous black cassiterite crystals 5.5 cm in height set nicely up on a crystallized muscovite and albite matrix. In great condition, an excellent example for the species from Brazil.
Size: 11.0 x 6.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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