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Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

 
Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 41975
Mineral:Cassiterite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Description:Large crystals of translucent yellow-brown cassiterite with several pairs of V-twinned crystals including the largest crystals. These cassiterite crystals have better-than-average internal translucency and excellent luster. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #533
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:2-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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