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Cassiterite and Quartz from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

 
Cassiterite and Quartz from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite and Quartz from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 29531
Mineral:Cassiterite and Quartz
Locality:Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Description:Translucent crystals of dark brown cassiterite up to 12 mm on elongated matrix with colorless quartz crystals up to 20 mm. The crystals surfaces are clean and lustrous. Shows translucency well when rear-illuminated.
Overall Size:13x5x5 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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