Quartz (Japan-Law Twins)

Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Cabinet, 14.7 x 10.8 x 4.1 cm
Start Time: 06/25/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/02/2015 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 couple beautiful, very gemmy, colorless Japan-Law twin of Quartz measuring up to 2.5 cm across along with dozens of prismatic, sharp, gemmy Quartz crystal matrix. The overall quality is good. 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. Enjoy!

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