Scorzalite with Quartz Danburite One of the crystals features

One of the crystals features an excellent monoclinic "sword"-shaped termination

This attractive specimen features beautiful lustrous

If you’re a Cassiterite collector

but it’s time for it to find a new home

and certainly a step above the vast majority of Cassiterites from Viloco

Scorzalite with Quartz Danburite One of the crystals featuresIn 2009 some very impressive and attractive specimens of Scorzalite were found at the Estano Orcko mine in Bolivia. For some time, these specimens were thought to be Lazulite, but I was actually the one who first reported (through analysis) that they are indeed Scorazlite (the iron analogue of Lazulite). For the size, luster and overall quality of the crystals, they are certainly some of the best Scorzalites to hit the market in a very long time. This