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Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Santa Barbara Vein, Rondônia, Brazil

 
Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Santa Barbara Vein, Rondônia, Brazil

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Santa Barbara Vein, Rondônia, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 50930
Mineral:Cassiterite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Santa Barbara Vein, Rondônia, Brazil
Description:Lustrous translucent brown to black cassiterite crystals with no matrix. The cassiterite is twinned, with twin plane visible running across the termination faces. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection, gift from Wm. Breeding, mine consultant in 1977
Overall Size:17x15x13 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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