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Cassiterite
- Viloco mine, Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
- Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.6 x 1.3 cm
- Start Time: 03/11/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/18/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Bolivia has probably produced more tin than any other country in the world. The great tin mines at Viloco (sometimes called Araca) have produced some of the most magnificent Cassiterite specimens extant. This particular specimen consists of a few fine, sharp, lustrous, gemmy, black-brown cyclic twinned crystals. The largest crystal measures 2.2 cm across. It is a very nice display piece of this material. These classic specimens from Viloco are simply not seen for sale in today's market very often.