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Cassiterite

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This piece shows why the great tin mines at Viloco have produced some of the most magnificent cassiterite specimens in the world. This particular specimen consists of many superb, sharp, highly lustrous, cyclic twinned, gemmy brown crystals with minor quartz underneath. This very attractive piece has no damage on the display face and is one of the better ones for gemminess that I have seen from the locality recently.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Cassiterite
Mineral guide
Learn about Cassiterite
mirror-like luster and dense, prismatic crystals; localities Panasqueira, Xuebaoding, Viloco; value hinges on finish, size, and matrix.
Cassiterite
Regional guide
Cassiterite from Viloco Mine, Bolivia
Viloco Mine cassiterite — Bolivia’s essential tin locality, known for dark, mirror-bright crystals and rare transparent, facet-quality specimens.