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Cylindrite from Poopó District, Oruro Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Cylindrite)

 
Cylindrite from Poopó District, Oruro Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Cylindrite)

Cylindrite from Poopó District, Oruro Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Cylindrite)

Cylindrite from Poopó District, Oruro Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Cylindrite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 50276
Mineral:Cylindrite
Locality:Poopó District, Oruro Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Cylindrite)
Description:Compact mass of lustrous cylindrical-shaped crystals to 1.0 mm diameter of gray-metallic cylindrite exposed on front and rear of the specimen. Previous label incorrectly gives the locality as Mina Candelaria, which was discredited. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #790; originally acquired in 2001 from Pequa Rare Minerals
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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