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Cassiterite from Andover, Oxford County, Maine

 
Cassiterite from Andover, Oxford County, Maine

Cassiterite from Andover, Oxford County, Maine

Cassiterite from Andover, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 35006
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Andover, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Single crystal of black cassiterite in muscovite matrix. The cassiterite crystal has a surface texture of parallel microfaces. The rear of the crystal is incomplete. The Andover locality is unknown, possibly could be nearby Black Mountain. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:3.5x2x2 cm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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