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Vauxite from Llallagua Mine, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)

 
Vauxite from Llallagua Mine, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)

Vauxite from Llallagua Mine, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 59141
Mineral:Vauxite
Locality:Llallagua Mine, Bustillos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Vauxite)
Description:Translucent blue bladed vauxite crystals on earthy greenish matrix. The vauxite crystals are in rosette-shaped aggregates to 5 mm diameter that have a radiating crystalline structure.
Overall Size:21x13x10 mm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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