Cassiterite with Quartz
specimen number:
5006669
location:
Amo, Ximeng, Pu'er, Yunnan, China
description:
A glassy gemmy crystal grouping of cassiterite 2.0 cm across set perfectly up on a matrix with crystals of quartz. The crystals exhibit twinning and are in excellent condition. A superb miniature for the species.
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