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Quartz (Japan-Law Twins) with Wavellite
- Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
- Cabinet, 10.3 x 8.4 x 7.8 cm
- Start Time: 02/07/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/14/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- 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 a beautiful, colorless Japan-Law twin Quartz crystal mixed in with dozens of prismatic Quartz crystals with associated reddish-black Hubnerite. The main Japan-Law twin measures 4.3 cm across. The overall quality is superb and the associated 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 $800. Enjoy!