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Vauxite from Siglo XX Mine Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)

 
Vauxite from Siglo XX Mine Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)

Vauxite from Siglo XX Mine Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 39809
Mineral:Vauxite
Locality:Siglo XX Mine Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)
Description:Sparkling blue vauxite crystals in a thin crust with no matrix attached. The vauxite looks beautiful when viewed under magnification: sprays of transparent, lustrous, blue crystals. Ex. M. Zinn collection
Overall Size:35x29x5 mm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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