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Cassiterite

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An incredibly bright and lustrous twinned crystal grouping of cassiterite with very little attached matrix. This is in excellent condition and an extremely high quality for the species.

Product details

SpeciesCassiterite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on01/20/2025
LocalityBolivia, Loayza Province, Viloco Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2025Unknown Owner$600.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.