Cassiterite with Quartz
specimen number:
8032131
location:
San Antonio mine, Viloco, La Paz, Bolivia
description:
Lustrous black crystals of cassiterite to 1.0 cm in size showing slight translucency on a quartz crystal matrix. Slight chipping is present to some of the smaller quartz crystals to the right side of the piece, the cassiterite is in very fine condition.
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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