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Cassiterite from Avicaya Mine, Pazna District, Poopo Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

 
Cassiterite from Avicaya Mine, Pazna District, Poopo Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite from Avicaya Mine, Pazna District, Poopo Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23525
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Avicaya Mine, Pazna District, Poopo Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Description:Hemispherical cluster of translucent, dark-brown cassiterite crystals with old Kosnar label indicating it was acquired in 1947 from the Ahlfeld collection. Good crystals all around with only minimal imperfections. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M311; Ex. R. Kosnar; Ex. Ahlfeld
Overall Size:5.5x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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