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Cassiterite (very lustrous crystals)
- Viloco mine, Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
- Small Cabinet, 5.2 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 05/20/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/27/2010 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 hosts dozens of superb quality, very sharp, sparkling, HIGHLY lustrous, dark brown to black cyclic twinned crystals of Cassiterite with GEM to gemmy Quartz crystals on matrix. The largest twin measures 4 mm across. The piece is in great shape overall, and this classic material from Viloco is simply not seen for sale in today's market. This specimen is a very attractive and very fine quality display specimen.