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MD-166760
Cassiterite
Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USA
Small Cabinet, 6.9 x 5.4 x 2.4 cm
Ex. Charles Hansen
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Due to their high tin content, these stream-worn nodules of cassiterite were familiarly known as "stream tin." An Alaskan example is a rarity! This is a solid, complete nugget, all around. This specimen from Fairbanks weighs 10 ounces; Ex. Charles Hansen Collection.