Cassiterite with Muscovite, Quartz
specimen number:
9500104
location:
Dayu Co., Ganzhou Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, China
description: An outstanding cassiterite specimen for this mining area. Two large glassy slightly translucent striated blocky crystals of cassiterite measuring to 4.5 cm in size are forming and aesthetic 7.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm grouping. Associated with minor muscovite and quartz. An outstanding condition as seen, these are very large and find crystals for the species.
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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