Cassiterite ex people tend to associate Bolivia

people tend to associate Bolivia with Vivianite

you almost never see specimens available on the market

Specimen # BOL711B153

A large percentage of the Cassiterites from this mine are rarely found with any associated minerals

Cassiterite ex people tend to associate BoliviaThe 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 is a great, classic,