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Cassiterite Pseudo. After Orthoclase
This oddity clearly demonstrates the original, twinned, orthoclase crystals which have been totally replaced by dark gray, cassiterite, the primary ore of tin. Very rare and unusual 1800's classic!
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Product details
Species
Cassiterite, Orthoclase
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm
Locality
UK, England, Wheal Coates
Added on10/23/2024
Known provenance
2024/08
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