Cassiterite

 
 
  
 
  
Cassiterite on quartz
  
Origin: Ximong, Yunnan Province, China
Sample size: 24 x 14 x 14 mm (top), 7 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm (2nd row), 7.5 x 5 x 3 cm (3rd row), 4.5 x 4 x 6 cm (4th row), 4.5 x 3.5 cm (bottom)
 
  
Origin: Huanuni, Dalence province, Oruru Department, Bolivia
Sample size: 4 x 3 x 2 cm
 
Origin: Elsmore, Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Sample size: 18 x 17 x 15 mm
 
Origin: Llallagua, Bolivia
Sample size: 13 x 9 x 12 mm
 
  
 
  
Origin: Viloco mine, Araca district, Loyza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Sample size: 6 x 4.5 x 5 cm (top), 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm (bottom)
 
Heavy solid stream worn cassiterite nodule
Origin: Mexico
Sample size: 4.3 x 3.5 x 3.3 cm
 
  
Origin: Huanuni, Oruro, Bolivia
Sample size: 13 x 12 x 15 mm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

  
Origin: , Skardu Road, Gilgit, Pakistan
Sample size: 3.8 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

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