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Cassiterite

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Description
Locality: 
Huanuni Mine, Huanuni, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.1 × 2.7 × 1.4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.20cm
Description

Splendent, jet-black, cassiterite crystals are beautifully accented by drill bit twins on this showy and highly representative specimen from the famous Huanuni Mine.  Complete all-around, nearly pristine, with only a bit of periphery wear. Classic and textbook material for the locale.

Acquired by the seller in 2004

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cassiterite

Formula: 
SnO2
Strunz: 
4.DB.05
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
6.0 - 7.0
Earthstones Australia

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