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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)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 39524
Mineral:Boleite in matrix
Locality:Amelia Mine, Boleo District, near Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico (Type Locality for Boleite)
Description:Three dark blue boleite crystals in crusty brown stabilized matrix with many microscopic boleite crystals visible when viewed under magnification. Matrix specimens are rare because the matrix is so friable.
Overall Size:8x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 4.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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