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Twinned Cassiterite xls (classic, rare locale)
- Mt Bischoff Mine, Waratah, Tasmania, Australia
- Miniature, 3.9 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm
- Start Time: 08/02/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/08/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sharp cassiterite specimens from this famous Tasmanian tin mine are very uncommon. Discovered in 1871, this rich mine operated continuosly until 1947 (MINDAT). This is a solid, rich cluster of intergrown, sharp, splendent, black with translucent brown sections, twinned cassiterite crystals. An important and impressive 360-degree old-timer, that comes with a Lidstrom's label dating to the 1960s or 70s.