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Cassiterite

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A gemmy and beautiful, pistachio-brown cassiterite crystal from the Viloco Mine of Bolivia. This sharp crystal has super luster and glassiness. This is the only tin mine in Bolivia that occasionally produces transparent cassiterite. Ex. Carl Davis Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCassiterite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.2 x 2.1 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, Loayza Province, Viloco Mine

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.