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Cassiterite on Quartz from Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

 
Cassiterite on Quartz from Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite on Quartz from Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 25714
Mineral:Cassiterite on Quartz
Locality:Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Description:Elongated crystals of lustrous translucent brown cassiterite on contrasting matrix of white quartz. The cassiterite crystals look beautiful under magnification - lustrous elongated crystals showing complex twinning.
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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