SOLD
CK83
Cassiterite
Cryo - Genie Mine, Warner Hot Springs, San Diego Co., California, USA
Miniature, 5.6 x 4.7 x 3.8 cm
Ex. Chris Korpi
SOLD
WOW! This amazing, 2.25-cm cassiterite is a real killer by San Diego standards, where the mineral is exceedingly rare in the pegmatites. I have seen just a handful in collections over the years. It was recognized in early mining material by the Gochenours, who sold it to local collector Chuck Houser, and then eventually it ended up with Chris when he concentrated on a CG suite. It is a unique piece to my knowledge. The crystal is complet all around except for minor contacting on the right-upper edge. It is associated with minor tourmaline.