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Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Krásno, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

 
Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Krásno, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Krásno, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

DESCRIPTION:No. 79452
Mineral:Cassiterite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Krásno, Sokolov District, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Description:Lustrous black cassiterite crystals that are twinned at 60° angled resulting in V-shaped formation with twin plane clearly defined by reentrant faces in the top center. The cassiterite crystals are incomplete on the bottom where they were attached. Ex. D. Swenson collection
Overall Size:12x12x12 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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