Transparent Brown Cassiterite

Transparent Brown Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, Araca District, Loyza Province, Bolivia

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Translucent crystals of dark brown Cassiterite up to 15 mm on elongated matrix with colorless Quartz crystals up to 3 mm on the rear. The crystals surfaces are clean and lustrous. Shows excellent translucency well when rear-illuminated.

Locality

Viloco Mine, Araca District, Loyza Province, Bolivia

Dimensions

7.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm.


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