Cassiterite with Quartz, Siderite
specimen number:
4082171
location:
Viloco mine, La Paz, Bolivia
description:
A superb example for the species from this classic locality, lustrous sharp crystals of cassiterite to 2.2 cm in size on a crystallized quartz and siderite matrix. This is in really good condition with only sparse and very tiny micro-chipping present. Some of the cassiterite crystals exhibit sharp twinning.
Size: 11.0 x 8.5 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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