Boracite (rare borate) ex Obodda

Alto Chapare Dist., Cochabamba Depart., Bolivia
Miniature, 3.9 x 3.2 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 07/17/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/24/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Boracite is a rare Mg-borate found in evaporite deposits. Most people are familiar with the danburites from this locality, but the another species found here in excellent crystals is boracite. This piece features a well formed, sharp, blue-grey color cube measuring 1.0 cm jauntily set on matrix. It displays well without aid. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock.

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