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MD-167104
Cassiterite
Viloco Mine (Araca mine), Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet, 8.4 x 7.0 x 4.1 cm
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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/black cyclic twinned crystals spread over white Quartz matrix. The piece is in great shape, and most crystals are virtually damage free. It is a great display piece from Viloco. Ex. A. L. McGuinness and Gene Meieran Collections.