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Cassiterite

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Description
Locality: 
Huanuni Mine, Huanuni, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.2 × 4.6 × 4.5 cm
Description

A nice cluster of sharp cassiterite crystals on both sides of the specimen - acquired 1981.

Ex Armin Wendland collection.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cassiterite

Formula: 
SnO2
Strunz: 
4.DB.05
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
6.0 - 7.0