Cassiterite with Muscovite
specimen number:
4951184
location:
Pingwu mine, Huya, Pingwu Co., Mianyang, Sichuan, China
description: A large lustrous black cassiterite crystal 6.0 cm across set perfectly up on a matrix of crystallized muscovite. Minor albite present as well. The specimen is in good condition as seen. Excellent for the species.
Size: 11.0 x 8.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Thomas von Criegern
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