Cassiterite on Quartz amber It is incredibly rare to

It is incredibly rare to have FIVE individual phosphate species all on one specimen

The species seen within include termites (Isoptera) and tiny flies (Diptera)

but crystals on matrix such as this specimen only existed in a very small percentage of the pieces found

Colorado was a prominent figure and collector of Colorado minerals

Cassiterite on Quartz amber It is incredibly rare toThis particular piece is a superb quality Cassiterite from the standpoint of luster, sharpness and the fact that there are TWO distinct twinning habits on the same specimen. An impressive, classic, sharp, lustrous group of black to gemmy golden color cyclic twinned crystals sit atop prismatic white Quartz matrix. The most interesting aspect of the piece is the fact that there are a few RARELY seen drillbit habit twinned groups. Its not common to find