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Cassiterite on Quartz from Ximeng, Yunnan, China

 
Cassiterite on Quartz from Ximeng, Yunnan, China

Cassiterite on Quartz from Ximeng, Yunnan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 21900
Mineral:Cassiterite on Quartz
Locality:Ximeng, Yunnan, China
Description:Many small crystals of dark brown cassiterite up to 3 mm on a cluster of transparent colorless quartz crystals up to 25 mm. The cassiterite crystals are transparent (uncommon) and highly lustrous. Minor damage visible under magnification.
Overall Size:35x20x20 mm
Crystals:1-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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