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Bismuthinite with Marcasite from Tazna Mine, Atocha-Quechisla, Potosi, Bolivia

 
Bismuthinite with Marcasite from Tazna Mine, Atocha-Quechisla, Potosi, Bolivia

Bismuthinite with Marcasite from Tazna Mine, Atocha-Quechisla, Potosi, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 33661
Mineral:Bismuthinite with Marcasite
Locality:Tazna Mine, Atocha-Quechisla, Potosi, Bolivia
Description:Elongated bismuthinite crystals up to 15 mm long with a coating of tarnished marcasite. One crystal has the coating partially removed revealing the metallic bismuthinite beneath. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #062
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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