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Cassiterite with Quartz 
Back to CONSIGNMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends December 22nd
Viloco mine, Loayza Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
- Starting Time:12/15/2011 06:45:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:12/22/2011 06:45:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:Toenail
- Size Description:3.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm
Description:Found in August of 2011. 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 superb, sharp, lustrous, brown/black cyclic twinned crystals of Cassiterite associated with prismatic Quartz crystals, creating this small toenail specimen. This is a very attractive piece and one of the better ones for quality, luster and crystal size that came out of this recent find. The piece is in great shape overall, and would make a nice addition to any Bolivian suite or toenail collection.
