SOLD
MD-130897
Cassiterite
Viloco Mine (Araca mine), Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 2.7 x 2.4 cm
SOLD
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 several fine, sharp, highly lustrous, gemmy, brown cyclic twinned crystals measuring up to 2.3 cm with minor crystals of Quartz on a small amount of matrix. This is a very attractive piece and one of the better ones for quality, luster and crystal size that I've seen in recent years. This classic material from Viloco is simply not seen for sale in today's market.