Quartz (Japan-Law Twin) (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)

Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet, 8.2 x 5.3 x 3.6 cm
Start Time: 06/14/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/21/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

The Japan-Law twin Quartz specimens from this mine are well known in the mineral world, and this piece is a nice example of said material. The specimen hosts a beautiful, very gemmy, colorless 1.0 cm Japan-Law twin Quartz along with a few prismatic Quartz crystals. The overall quality is superb, and the assocaited light green Wavellite makes for a beautiful color contrast. Siglo XX is one of the most impressive Bolivian localities hands down for the diversity of minerals and the quantity of specimens produced for over a century. It is the type locality for many "best in the world" species, and it even produces some amazing specimens of common species like Quartz. Valued at $500. Enjoy!

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