AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Bolivia > Cassiterite and Quartz

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Cassiterite and Quartz from Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

 
Cassiterite and Quartz from Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite and Quartz from Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite and Quartz from Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite and Quartz from Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite and Quartz from Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 42155
Mineral:Cassiterite and Quartz
Locality:Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Description:Lustrous black cassiterite crystals up to 8 mm long intermixed with frosted milky quartz crystals up to 7 mm long. The cassiterite shows translucent yellow-brown color around the edges where they are thinnest. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #534; acquired in 1998
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;