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San Rafael tin mine

ROCKHOUNDING RESTRICTED DOCUMENTED

Where: Puno · South America · approx. -14.23, -70.3 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: Worlds richest underground tin mine, driven into a 4500 meter cordillera peak

What turns up: cassiterite, chalcopyrite, quartz needles

Access: Restricted.

Corporate operation, no collecting, fine cassiterite and chalcopyrite reach the market via trade.

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