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Paravauxite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Paravauxite)

 
Paravauxite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Paravauxite)

Paravauxite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Paravauxite)

Paravauxite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Paravauxite)

Paravauxite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Paravauxite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 51655
Mineral:Paravauxite
Locality:Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Paravauxite)
Description:Exceptionally rich specimen of lustrous transparent-to-translucent pale-green paravauxite crystals crystallized on all surfaces front and rear of gray brecciated matrix. The paravauxite crystals are flattened prisms with simple, angled terminations. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #245; originally acquired from Wards
Overall Size:14x8x4.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-10.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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