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Boleite from Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite)

 
Boleite from Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 27277
Mineral:Boleite
Locality:Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite)
Description:Two dark blue cubic boleite crystals in brown gossan matrix. One boleite crystal is on the underside. The matrix at this mine is friable, making it difficult to obtain these rare crystals in matrix.
Overall Size:21x17x10 mm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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