Cassiterite (Var: Wood Tin)

Specimen ID: A9-7TH-TB

Gem(s)
Cassiterite (Var: Wood Tin) : SnO2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
23.6mm x 7.5mm
weight: 63.5 carats
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Description
Cryptocrystalline cassiterite of the "wood tin" variety, slightly over 63ct weight, cut by local artisans in Bolivia. Background colour is pinkish beige, with thin concentric red-brown agate-like lines. The thin red-brown lines are apparently a harder material, so the primitive polishing techniques leave the lines slightly elevated over the rest of the polished surface.
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