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Sampleite from Chuquicamata Mine, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile (Type Locality for Sampleite)

 
Sampleite from Chuquicamata Mine, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile (Type Locality for Sampleite)

Sampleite from Chuquicamata Mine, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile (Type Locality for Sampleite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 49375
Mineral:Sampleite
Locality:Chuquicamata Mine, El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile (Type Locality for Sampleite)
Description:Translucent blue sampleite crystals that formed in thin veins resulting in flattened, radiating formations.
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:0.2-0.8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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