Cassiterite (classic)

Hornu Slavkov (Schlaggenwald), Karlovy Vary Region, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Miniature, 4.3 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm
Start Time: 02/26/2015 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/05/2015 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A wonderful specimen of what are some of the most iconic Cassiterites in the world, and certainly the most famous from Europe. The pieces from Schlaggenwald (now Horni Slavkov), have such an iconic appearance, and this piece is no exception. It features a predominant, sharp, lustrous. 3.5 cm cyclic twinned group of black Cassiterite sitting on additional smaller Cassiterite twins. Yes, there is some chipping along the edges, but it's still an impressive overall Cassiterite and the luster is fantastic. Some of the crystals show a deep reddish hue, but it takes strong lighting to see it. The piece comes with a cool old label from Ward's Minerals, and another from Gene Schlepp Minerals.

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