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Cylindrite (rare - Type Locality)
- Poopo Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
- Miniature, 4.4 x 3.4 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/18/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/23/2014 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 both sides. The longest crystal measures about 2.8 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.