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Cassiterite and Quartz from Zinnwald-Cínovec District, Erzgebirge, Saxony-Bohemia border region, Germany-Czech Republic

 
Cassiterite and Quartz from Zinnwald-Cínovec District, Erzgebirge, Saxony-Bohemia border region, Germany-Czech Republic

Cassiterite and Quartz from Zinnwald-Cínovec District, Erzgebirge, Saxony-Bohemia border region, Germany-Czech Republic

Cassiterite and Quartz from Zinnwald-Cínovec District, Erzgebirge, Saxony-Bohemia border region, Germany-Czech Republic

DESCRIPTION:No. 45527
Mineral:Cassiterite and Quartz
Locality:Zinnwald-Cínovec District, Erzgebirge, Saxony-Bohemia border region, Germany-Czech Republic
Description:Large crystals of lustrous black cassiterite to 15 mm across with translucent quartz crystals to 5 mm running through the middle. Many of the cassiterite crystals are twinned. The bottom was sawn to remove excess matrix without damage.
Overall Size:24x17x12 mm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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