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Cassiterite from Chigga Mine, Porranlalalge, Cornwall, England

 
Cassiterite from Chigga Mine, Porranlalalge, Cornwall, England

Cassiterite from Chigga Mine, Porranlalalge, Cornwall, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 24639
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Chigga Mine, Porranlalalge, Cornwall, England
Description:Several lustrous crystals of brown cassiterite in milky quartz matrix. The cassiterite crystals are twinned at 60 degree angles (knee twins). Ex. Robert Karr collection (California)
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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