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Canfieldite from Avilargus, La Paz, Bolivia (Type Locality for Canfieldite)

 
Canfieldite from Avilargus, La Paz, Bolivia (Type Locality for Canfieldite)

Canfieldite from Avilargus, La Paz, Bolivia (Type Locality for Canfieldite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 20749
Mineral:Canfieldite
Locality:Avilargus, La Paz, Bolivia (Type Locality for Canfieldite)
Description:Black metallic crystals of rare canfieldite frozen in matrix. One canfieldite in particular shows translucent red areas under magnification. Massive, no crystal faces. Vugs in the specimen contain crystals of other minerals. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:5.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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