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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 53218
Mineral:Cassiterite on Quartz
Locality:Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Description:Lustrous black cassiterite crystals up to 10 mm on frosted milky quartz crystals up to 10 mm long. The cassiterite shows translucent yellow-brown color when illuminated from behind.
Overall Size:26x20x20 mm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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