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Wolframite (Ferberite-Hübnerite) with Tungstite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia

 
Wolframite (Ferberite-Hübnerite) with Tungstite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia

Wolframite (Ferberite-Hübnerite) with Tungstite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia

Wolframite (Ferberite-Hübnerite) with Tungstite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia

Wolframite (Ferberite-Hübnerite) with Tungstite from Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 58067
Mineral:Wolframite (Ferberite-Hübnerite) with Tungstite
Locality:Llallagua, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Description:Heavy cluster of black-metallic ferberite crystals in radiating aggregates with powdery yellow tungstite in crevices between the ferberite crystals. Wolframite is now a mineral series that consists of the species ferberite and hübnerite. Ex. B. Gaber collection #461; ex. Paul Pohwat collection #665 (Mineral Collection Manager at Smithsonian)
Overall Size:8x7x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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