Chalcophyllite on Aragonite

Corocoro District, Pacajes Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia
Thumbnail, 3.1 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm
Start Time: 12/22/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/05/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

This locality is known for its unique pseudomorphs of Copper after Aragonite, but this "floater" specimen features an NON-pseudomorphed pseudo-hexagonal crystal of beige Aragonite which is associated with rarely seen bright blue Chalcophyllite crystals. Personally, I have seen only a handful of these pieces in my life, and they are MUCH rarer than the pseudomorphs of Copper after Aragonite. This specimen is a very fine example of this material. If you're a Bolivian collector, a rarities collector, or an oddities collector, don't miss out on this one, because it is the only one I have to offer.

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