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Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 64155
Mineral:Cassiterite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Interpenetrant-twinned lustrous black cassiterite crystals, an uncommon mineral in pegmatite cavities, with remnants of white albite on one corner where the cassiterite crystals were formerly attached. Several corners of the crystals are incomplete.
Overall Size:25x25x16 mm
Crystals:10-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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