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Vauxite and Pyrite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)

 
Vauxite and Pyrite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)

Vauxite and Pyrite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 22354
Mineral:Vauxite and Pyrite
Locality:Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)
Description:Rosettes of translucent, blue vauxite up to 1 mm on pyrite matrix. A third, tan-colored mineral is mixed throughout - probably paravauxite.
Overall Size:35x25x25 mm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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