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Cassiterite (twinned crystal) from Ximeng, Yunnan, China

 
Cassiterite (twinned crystal) from Ximeng, Yunnan, China

Cassiterite (twinned crystal) from Ximeng, Yunnan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 16046
Mineral:Cassiterite (twinned crystal)
Locality:Ximeng, Yunnan, China
Description:Superb twinned crystals of cassiterite on quartz matrix. Amazingly the cassiterite is very translucent, with a dark internal phantom. The crystal twinning is very complex. Looks beautiful under magnification, though minute edge wear is visible.
Overall Size:5x4x1.5 cm
Crystals:6-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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