Cassiterite

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A remarkably fine, near-floater crystal of cassiterite, nicely twinned, and with sharp terminations. The crystal is almost complete all around quite literally, with only one minor attachment point at one of the terminations. Amazing, given the size! This is one of the best UK casiterite crystals I have ever seen available, especially from the old tin mines of Cornwall. Old John Albanese label (showing price of $0.35!) and Hauck label with added locality info from comparative study, come with piece. 2.9 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm