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Zinkenite and Andorite from Mina San Jose, Oruro, Bolivia

 
Zinkenite and Andorite from Mina San Jose, Oruro, Bolivia

Zinkenite and Andorite from Mina San Jose, Oruro, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 43500
Mineral:Zinkenite and Andorite
Locality:Mina San Jose, Oruro, Bolivia
Description:Tapered cluster of slender metallic zinkenite crystals with no matrix attached. A rounded 18 mm group of zinkenite intergrown with flat andorite crystals is on one end. Zinkenite is a rare Pb-Sb sulfosalt, andorite is a Pb-Ag-Sb sulfosalt.
Overall Size:5x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:2-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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