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Boleite in matrix from Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite)

 
Boleite in matrix from Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite)

Boleite in matrix from Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 37539
Mineral:Boleite in matrix
Locality:Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite)
Description:Several intergrown dark blue boleite crystals on tan-colored matrix. The boleite crystals are cubic form, with dodecahedral edge faces, and have lustrous crystal faces. Matrix specimens are rare.
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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