Boleite with Pseudoboleite (ex Josef Vajdak)

Santa Catalina, Antofagasta Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Small Cabinet, 9.8 x 7.5 x 3.3 cm
Start Time: 07/09/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/16/2015 6:48:30 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A hard to find association specimen consisting of darker blue Boleite with ligher blue Pseudoboleite on matrix. According to the label from Joseph Vajdak, this piece hosts Pseudoboleite, though I cannot find a report of the species from this locality in any database. The piece is best viewed under a microscope, but good examples of this material are few and far between. As I mentioned, this piece comes with a classic label from Josef Vajdak / Pequa Rare Minerals, which immediately increases the value. You can read Joe's biography here: http://www.minrec.org/labels.asp?colid=1371

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