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Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Durango, Mexico

 
Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Durango, Mexico

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Durango, Mexico

Cassiterite (twinned crystals) from Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 81693
Mineral:Cassiterite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Durango, Mexico
Description:Small cluster of many lustrous translucent dark-red cassiterite crystals to 2 mm with unknown colorless mineral, possibly chalcedony or calcite. The cassiterite crystals are all knee-twinned. Exact locality unknown, possibly Coneto de Comonfort. Ex. Shirley Tursla collection
Overall Size:18x14x6 mm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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