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Penfieldite with Boleite from Sierra Gorda District, Antofagasta, Chile

 
Penfieldite with Boleite from Sierra Gorda District, Antofagasta, Chile

DESCRIPTION:No. 40754
Mineral:Penfieldite with Boleite
Locality:Sierra Gorda District, Antofagasta, Chile
Description:Rare penfieldite crystals up to 2 mm long with small blue boleite microcrystals. The penfieldite is colorless, six-sided, elongated, tapering crystals with minute striations. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:7x7x4 cm
Crystals:0.2-2.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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