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Teallite (rare sulfosalt)
- Carguaicollo Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia
- Miniature, 5.0 x 5.0 x 2.8 cm
- Start Time: 03/22/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 03/28/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- 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 teallite lathes to 1.2 cm in a 1.5 cm wide vein richly cover two sides and portions of the third and fourth sides on this rich piece. Very rare in this richness and quality. Hefty tin ore for the size at 126 grams. Valued at $300-350.