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Cassiterite (twinned crystals) with Quartz, Sphalerite from San Antonio Mine, near Viloco, Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

 
Cassiterite (twinned crystals) with Quartz, Sphalerite from San Antonio Mine, near Viloco, Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) with Quartz, Sphalerite from San Antonio Mine, near Viloco, Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) with Quartz, Sphalerite from San Antonio Mine, near Viloco, Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

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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