| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Cassiterite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 51667 |
| Mineral: | Cassiterite |
| Locality: | Pedro Guerra Prospect, Sapioris, Coneto de Comonfort, Durango, Mexico |
| Description: | Translucent red-brown cassiterite crystals on hematite-rich matrix. The cassiterite crystals are in shallow cavities on all sides of the specimen. The outer edges appear water-worn. Accompanied by recent XRD analysis confirming cassiterite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection |
| Overall Size: | 6x4x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-2 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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