AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Bolivia > Cassiterite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 25123 |
Mineral: | Cassiterite |
Locality: | Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia |
Description: | Twinned, black cassiterite crystals in matrix of colorless quartz, yellow-metallic pyrite and white melanterite. The crystals show complex twinning and looks fantastic under magnification. |
Overall Size: | 22x18x15 mm |
Crystals: | 3-5 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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