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Cassiterite and Quartz from Ximeng, Yunnan, China

 
Cassiterite and Quartz from Ximeng, Yunnan, China

Cassiterite and Quartz from Ximeng, Yunnan, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 35496
Mineral:Cassiterite and Quartz
Locality:Ximeng, Yunnan, China
Description:Double-sided specimen of lustrous dark cassiterite crystals up to 6 mm with a few colorless quartz crystals up to 3 mm. The cassiterite is translucent brown when illuminated from the side. Minor damage visible under magnification.
Overall Size:5x4x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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