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Cassiterite from Mina da Penouta, Viana do Bolo, Ourense, Galicia, Spain

 
Cassiterite from Mina da Penouta, Viana do Bolo, Ourense, Galicia, Spain

Cassiterite from Mina da Penouta, Viana do Bolo, Ourense, Galicia, Spain

DESCRIPTION:No. 61345
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Mina da Penouta, Viana do Bolo, Ourense, Galicia, Spain
Description:Sharp black wedge-shaped cassiterite crystals on brown quartz-muscovite matrix. The cassiterite crystals have a satin luster caused by microscopic crystallization patterns on the surfaces.
Overall Size:30x22x16 mm
Crystals:4-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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