Vauxite (good color)

Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality)
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.4 x 0.6 cm
Start Time: 03/03/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/10/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Vauxite is known in many forms and colors from Siglo XX, and this piece shows great blue color for the species, especially in smaller crystals. The piece hosts layered crystal groups of rich blue color Vauxite blades which are sitting on minor white Wavellitex. Please note that this specimen is somewhat fragile, and must be handled carefully. It is very difficult to obtain Vauxite specimens from this locality, and as you can see from the micro photos I took, the Vauxite aggregates are simply gorgeous under magnification. One does not see many Vauxites with this color on the market.

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