Cassiterite with Quartz
specimen number:
8039735
location:
Viloco Mine, Loayza, La Paz, Bolivia
description: Lustrous sharp black slightly translucent crystals of cassiterite measuring to 1.0 cm in size on a crystallized quartz matrix. Slight micro-chipping to some of the quartz crystals, the cassiterite still perfect and overall I think the piece in good condition. Quite aesthetic for the species.
Size: 4.5 x 4.0 x 2.7 cm (miniature)
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