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Ferberite, Quartz, Arsenopyrite from Tazna (Tasna) Mine, Atocha-Quechisla District, Sud-Chichas Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia

 
Ferberite, Quartz, Arsenopyrite from Tazna (Tasna) Mine, Atocha-Quechisla District, Sud-Chichas Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23856
Mineral:Ferberite, Quartz, Arsenopyrite
Locality:Tazna (Tasna) Mine, Atocha-Quechisla District, Sud-Chichas Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Description:Large cluster of black ferberite crystals (mislabeled as ferberite - an obsolete mineral species) up to 5 cm with mixture of several minor minerals. The old label indicates it was mined in the 1950s and was in the F. Ahlfeld collection. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M396; Ex. R. Kosnar
Overall Size:9x8x6 cm
Crystals:1-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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