Teallite (rare & rare locale) self-collected by Art Soregaroli

Aliada Mine, Colquechaca, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 5.4 x 4.2 cm
Start Time: 12/03/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/10/2015 6:52:29 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Splendent, lamellar teallite lathes cover three sides of this very rich nearly solid vein of teallite, a rare Pb-Sn sulfosalt. Mineral specimens of ANY type are RARE from this obscure mine in the famous Colquechaca silver district. Very rare in this richness and quality, this piece has superb crystals on the three sides. It is excellent on its own merits, for the species. Extremely rare and highly desirable self-collected material by Art Soregaroli from this locale. Heft and rich ore at 282 grams mass. Valued at $1000.

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