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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 56496
Mineral:Cassiterite
Locality:Huanuni District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Description:Lustrous black cassiterite crystals with minor quartz and pyrite. Though the cassiterite crystals appear black, they show translucent brown where the crystal edges are thin. Ex. Dr. Robert Cook, ex. D. Garske
Overall Size:28x21x7 mm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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