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Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Conselheiro Peņa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Conselheiro Peņa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Conselheiro Peņa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 46200
Mineral:Cassiterite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Conselheiro Peņa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Plate of lustrous black cassiterite crystals that are complexly twinned resulting in striated surfaces and cross-shaped twin groups. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:4x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:5-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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