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Bandylite (ultra rare - Type Locality) Velte Coll.
- Quetena Mine, Chuquicamata District, Antofagasta Region, Chile
- Small Cabinet, 6.7 x 5.7 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 03/11/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/17/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Bandylite is an ultra-rare, copper, boron, hydroxide, chloride found in only three place in the world, all in Chile. This rich, old-time specimen is from the Type Locality. Turquoise-colored patches of microcrystalline bandylite richly cover all sides of the matrix. Very seldom on the market. Ex Charles Velte Collection and also comes with an older Wards label.