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Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 61204
Mineral:Cassiterite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Linopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous black striated cassiterite crystals with no matrix. The cassiterite crystals are twinned on the {101} plane resulting cruciform shape when viewed on end.
Overall Size:18x11x10 mm
Crystals:2-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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