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Franckeite from San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia (Type Locality for Franckeite)

 
Franckeite from San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia (Type Locality for Franckeite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 21863
Mineral:Franckeite
Locality:San Jose Mine, Oruro, Bolivia (Type Locality for Franckeite)
Description:Rounded crystalline mass of dark metallic franckeite crystals. Other hair-like crystals are present in protected areas of the specimen, most likely jamesonite. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #11485
Overall Size:30x25x20 mm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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