AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Bolivia > Cassiterite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 59642 |
Mineral: | Cassiterite |
Locality: | Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia |
Description: | Lustrous black cassiterite crystals covering limonite-rich matrix. The cassiterite crystals are sharp, distinct crystals with slight crystallization patterns on the surfaces and they are crystallized over limonite pseudomorphs after pyrite. |
Overall Size: | 9x8x5.5 cm |
Crystals: | 2-8 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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