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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 45533
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Description:Lustrous near-black cassiterite crystals up to 16 mm across with no matrix attached. The cassiterite shows internal translucency with strong rear illumination.
Overall Size:28x20x17 mm
Crystals:5-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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