Cassiterite with Muscovite, Quartz
specimen number:
1654251
location:
Oakleigh Creek Mine, Meander Valley, Tasmania, Australia
description:
A colorless gemmy crystal of quartz, this hosting many lustrous black crystals of cassiterite to 0.4 cm in size. Muscovite is present as well. The quartz crystal is damaged. The cassiterite crystals are in great condition.
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