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Quartz (Japan-Law Twins)
- Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
- Cabinet, 12.1 x 7.1 x 3.6 cm
- Start Time: 04/25/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/02/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
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 two beautiful, very gemmy, colorless Japan-Law twins of Quartz measuring up to 1.7 cm across along with a few prismatic Quartz crystals. The overall quality is superb, and the assocaited light uellow 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 $900. Enjoy!