Quartz (Japan-Law Twins) with Wavellite

Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 4.7 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 11/01/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/08/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

The Japan-Law twin Quartz specimens from this mine are well known in the mineral world, and this piece is a nice example of said material. The specimen hosts a beautiful, WATER-CLEAR colorless Japan-Law twin Quartz crystal mixed in with dozens of prismatic Quartz crystals with associated yellow Wavellite. The Japan-Law twin measures 1.1 cm across. The overall quality is superb and the assocaited Wavellite makes for a beautiful color contrast. Siglo XX is one of the most impressive Bolivian localities hands down for the diversity of minerals and the quantity of specimens produced for over a century. It is the type locality for many "best in the world" species, and it even produces some amazing specimens of common species like Quartz. Valued at $500. Enjoy!

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