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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 37037
Mineral:Cassiterite with Quartz
Locality:Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Description:Elongated plate of black cassiterite crystals up to 12 mm mixed with translucent colorless quartz crystals up to 7 mm. The cassiterite crystals have a surface iridescence. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #5752; originally acquired in 1983
Overall Size:10x5x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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