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Cassiterite from Guantatop, Namibia

 
Cassiterite from Guantatop, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 30045
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Guantatop, Namibia
Description:Prismatic single crystal of heavy cassiterite with milky quartz matrix. The cassiterite is complete and well crystallized with smooth surfaces. On the termination rear is a v-notch where the crystal intersected another crystal.
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:4.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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