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Boleite with Pseudoboleite overgrowth (rare specimen on matrix) from Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite and Pseudoboleite)

DESCRIPTION:	No. 74715
Mineral:	Boleite with Pseudoboleite overgrowth (rare specimen on matrix)
Locality:	Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite and Pseudoboleite)
Description:	Lustrous translucent dark-blue cubic boleite crystals with epitaxial overgrowth of pseudoboleite crystals on the surfaces on tan-colored clay-rich matrix. Specimens of boleite crystals on matrix are uncommon because the matrix softens easily in water. Collected ca. 1980
Overall Size:	12x9x7 mm
Crystals:	micro to 2.7 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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