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Quartz (Japan-Law Twin) with Wavellite
- Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
- Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 4.1 x 4.0 cm
- Start Time: 06/04/2009 6:15:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/11/2009 7:25:51 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Siglo XX is one of the most impressive Bolivian localities hands down. It is the type locality for many "best in the world" species, and it even produces some amazing specimens of common species like Quartz. The Japan-Law twin Quartz specimens are well known in the mineral world, and this piece is a great example of said material. The specimen hosts a beautiful, doubly-terminated, nearly water clear, colorless Japan-Law twin Quartz measuring 3.6 cm across along with several prismatic Quartz crystals which are accented by pale yellow color spherical aggregates of Wavellite up to 9 mm. The overall aesthetics are excellent, and the Wavellite association makes this more than just a Quartz specimen. Valued at $800 in the inventory. Enjoy!