Metavauxite (rare - Type Locality)

Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Potosi Dept., Bolivia
Thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm
Start Time: 02/02/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/14/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Metavauxite is the rarest of the three vauxite varietals. This is a beautiful, sheaf-like spray of shimmering, light green, blades of this extreme phosphate rarity. This is a classic and very fine thumbnail example of the species from the famous Type Locality - the Siglo XX Mine. The variably sized blades are striking! Valued $350.

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