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Cassiterite from Tasmania, Australia

 
Cassiterite from Tasmania, Australia

Cassiterite from Tasmania, Australia

Cassiterite from Tasmania, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 53833
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Tasmania, Australia
Description:Twinned flattened lustrous black cassiterite crystals with remnants of quartz-feldspar on one face. The surfaces of the cassiterite have complex crystallization patterns. One edge is complete, three edges were attached to surrounding cassiterite. Collected ca. 1960
Overall Size:4x4x1 cm
Crystals:40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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