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Cassiterite from Huanuni Mine, Oruro Department, Bolivia

 
Cassiterite from Huanuni Mine, Oruro Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 15499
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Huanuni Mine, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Description:Large single crystal of lustrous, metallic black cassiterite with no matrix attached. The crystal has a shallow pyramidal termination with many parallels faces resembling striations. Complete and undamaged all sides. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #487
Overall Size:15x15x13 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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