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Teallite (rare sulfosalt)
- Carguaicollo Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia
- Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 11/15/2012 9:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/20/2012 6:34:28 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Teallite is a rare lead, tin sulfosalt and this rich and showy specimen is from an uncommon mine - the Carguaicollo Mine of Bolivia. Splendent, lamellar lathes to 1.2 cm of teallite richly cover two sides and portions of the third on this, rich triangular piece. Very rare in this richness and quality. Hefty tin ore for the size at 144 grams. valued $300-400