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Cassiterite from Greifenstein Hill, Erenfriedersdorf, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

 
Cassiterite from Greifenstein Hill, Erenfriedersdorf, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 33718
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Greifenstein Hill, Erenfriedersdorf, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Description:Solid crystallized specimen of black pyramidal cassiterite crystals, adamantine luster, with micro quartz crystals and a few feldspar crystals. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #119; Ex. Dr. George P. Carlson-University of London 1952
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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