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Cassiterite on Quartz from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

 
Cassiterite on Quartz from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite on Quartz from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Cassiterite on Quartz from Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62867
Mineral:Cassiterite on Quartz
Locality:Centro Minero Viloco, 5.5 km NE of Araca, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Description:Brilliant cluster of lustrous transparent brown striated cassiterite crystals to 6 mm on lustrous transparent colorless quartz crystals to 15 mm. Transparent cassiterite crystals are uncommon (most are opaque black).
Overall Size:4x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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