Cassiterite on matrix Augelite Better quality than the photos

Better quality than the photos indicate

The terminations on the Amazonite crystals are rare in my experience and make for a lovely color contrast

thin bladed crystals with a rich fiery golden-orange hue associated with WATER CLEAR Quartz crystals free of matrix

well-formed cyclic twinned crystal group sits atop tan compressed rhomobohedra of Siderite to create a beautiful “black and tan” association piece

Cassiterite on matrix Augelite Better quality than the photosThe Viloco Mine (sometimes called Araca) for many years has stood as one of the top Cassiterite localities in the world. This mine is still active today and bears the unique distinction of producing the only GEM quality (facet grade) Cassiterites from any mine in Bolivia. Considering the millions of tons of tin ore that Bolivia has yielded, the fact that only one mine ever produced transparent Cassiterite is remarkable. This piece features several