Cassiterite with Quartz

Item Description

Found in August of 2011. 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 hundreds of small, fine, sharp, lustrous, brown/black cyclic twinned crystals of Cassiterite associated with white prismatic Quartz crystals, creating this small cabinet specimen. This is a very attractive piece and one of the better ones for quality, luster and crystal size that came out of this recent find. The piece is in great shape overall, with just a few small nicks here and there, and would make a nice addition to any Bolivian suite or small cabinet collection.