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Wavellite
- Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
- Small Cabinet, 5.2 x 3.9 x 2.6 cm
- Start Time: 09/30/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/07/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Some of the largest and most displayable specimens of Wavellite have come from the Siglo XX mine in Bolivia as described by Mark Bandy. This piece does not disappoint with several lustrous, translucent, pale yellow/cream color sphere-shaped radiating aggregates measuring up to 6 mm with gem clear Quartz crystals on matrix. The luster is somewhat bright/velvety and not at all dull like so many can be. This specimen was collected in September of 2008, and would make a great addition to a phosphate suite or a suite of specimens from the Siglo XX mine.