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Cassiterite var. Cyclic-twin from La Villeder, Morbihan, France

 
Cassiterite var. Cyclic-twin from La Villeder, Morbihan, France

DESCRIPTION:No. 36419
Mineral:Cassiterite var. Cyclic-twin
Locality:La Villeder, Morbihan, France
Description:Lustrous translucent brown cassiterite crystals intergrown with colorless quartz. The cassiterite crystals are repeatedly twinned at 60 degree angles forming a three-sided cyclic twin. Ex. Calvert collection
Overall Size:4x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:15-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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