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MD-51437
Cassiterite, Pyrite, Quartz
Hunan Province, China
Thumbnail, 7.5 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
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Spectacular luster and sharpness characterize the fine cassiterite crystals on this Chinese specimen. The individual cassiterites, to 1.5 cm, are beautifully isolated on a bed of pyrite (rather than just lumped together), and the pyrite itself sits on a nest of quartz crystals. The camera had trouble distinguishing the cassiterites from the pyrite, but in person, there is a nice contrast, and the glassy crystals really jump out at you! 7.5 x 6 x 4 cm