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Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, Araca District, Loyza Province, Bolivia

 
Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, Araca District, Loyza Province, Bolivia

Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, Araca District, Loyza Province, Bolivia

Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, Araca District, Loyza Province, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 66161
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Viloco Mine, Araca District, Loyza Province, Bolivia
Description:Plate of lustrous black cassiterite crystals with no matrix on the bottom. Under magnification evidence of twinning is visible, it the twin planes are not evident with the unaided eye.
Overall Size:4x2.5x1 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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