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Cylindrite (rare - Type Locality)
- Poopo Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
- Small Cabinet, 5.7 x 3.7 x 3.5 cm
- Start Time: 09/21/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/25/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This is a rich of specimen of one of the most unique species in all the mineral kingdom. Cylindrite is a lead, iron, tin, antimony sulfosalt that naturally forms in "cylinder" or "tube" shaped crystals, hence the name. This specimen is especially nice considering that it is has a wealth of crystals on all sides. The longest crystal measures about 3.0 cm. The mine at Poopo is the Type Locality for the species. A great opportunity for any collector to own a species rarely seen for sale in today's market.