Cassiterite (Soregaroli Coll.)

Huanuni mine, Dalence Prov., Oruro Dept., Bolivia
Cabinet, 11.4 x 8.3 x 6.7 cm
Start Time: 01/07/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/14/2016 6:35:43 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Highly lustrous, sharp, jet-black cassiterite crystals, to 2.3 cm, cover the large hefty mixed sulfide ore matrix on this very rich, showy and highly representative example from the world's largest cassiterite deposit. Older material. Mass is 1272 grams or 2.8 pounds. Rich tin ore. Ex Art Soregaroli Collection. Valued at $400-500.

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