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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 62768
Mineral:Cylindrite
Locality:Poopó, Oruro Department, Bolivia (Type Locality for Cylindrite)
Description:Lustrous gray-metallic cylindrite crystals in gray sulfide-rich matrix. The cylindrite crystals are easily identified by their elongated cylindrical form. This cylindrite specimen is large and could easily by split into several smaller specimens.
Overall Size: 7x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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