AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Bolivia > Cassiterite (twinned crystals) with Quartz, Sphalerite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 36884 |
Mineral: | Cassiterite (twinned crystals) with Quartz, Sphalerite |
Locality: | San Antonio Mine, near Viloco, Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia |
Description: | Superb translucent(!) twinned cassiterite crystals 32 mm across perched on colorless quartz crystals up to 12 mm with black sphalerite crystals up to 4 mm. The cassiterite has glassy, striated faces and is complete except for a contact on the right side. Ex. George Loud collection #6190; ex. Marion Stewart #305; ex. Kosnar |
Overall Size: | 7x6x4 cm |
Crystals: | 1-32 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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