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Cassiterite

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A grouping of glassy slightly translucent twinned cassiterite crystals with minor quartz. This is in good condition. An excellent thumbnail for this Bolivian classic.

Product details

SpeciesCassiterite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 x 2.1 cm
Added on03/21/2025
LocalityBolivia, Loayza Province, Viloco Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2025Unknown Owner$125.00
—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.