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Cassiterite from Northern Territory, Australia

 
Cassiterite from Northern Territory, Australia

Cassiterite from Northern Territory, Australia

Cassiterite from Northern Territory, Australia

Cassiterite from Northern Territory, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56351
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Northern Territory, Australia
Description:Complexly twinned lustrous dark cassiterite crystals in a rich mass of interconnected crystals. The cassiterite crystals appear black but are actually transparent brown that is easily visible when viewed under magnification. Ex. G. Carmichael collection; ex. Australian Museum (Sydney) in 1985
Overall Size:25x22x16 mm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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