Augelite

Item Description

The Augelites that have been coming out of Machacamarca over the last decade or so are some of the best Augelite crystals to hit the mineral market in a long time. This piece features several fine, sharp, lustrous, colorless, gemmy crystals of Augelite measuring up to 7 mm associated with minor Quartz and octahedral Pyrite on matrix. The quality of the Augelite crystals is very good and they are certainly good sized for this mine. When viewed under high magnification (see micro photos), one can see that there are tiny "needles" of silvery colored Jamesonite included inside the Augelite crystals. The Augel;ites on this specimen are definitely some of the best quality I've seen from Bolivia as well. This rare phosphate mineral is not seen often in any format from any locality, so don't miss out.