Mineral: Cassiterite with Quartz and Albite
Locality: Shengus (Shingus), Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
Dimensions: 14 x 13.5 x 7.5 cm / main crystal: 3.7 cm.

Description: Mass: 1516 g MIM number: 2237 Six black cassiterite crystals in well-formed quadratic pyramids on a matrix of quartz and white albite offering a beautiful contrast. Photographer: AINU / Augustin de Valence

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