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Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

 
Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Franckeite with Zinkenite from Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 73383
Mineral:Franckeite with Zinkenite
Locality:Mina San José, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Description:Large old-time cluster of acicular black-metallic zinkenite crystals to 5 mm over dark-metallic franckeite crystals covering all sides of the specimen. The franckeite crystals are rectangular blades with striated prism faces. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M1010; acquired in 1995; ex. Richard Kosnar (1946-2007)
Overall Size:8x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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