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Vauxite (superb color)
- Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia (Type Locality)
- Miniature, 4.8 x 3.8 x 1.0 cm
- Start Time: 02/03/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/10/2011 6:50:10 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
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 foliated crystal groups of rich blue color Vauxite blades which are sitting on white Wavellite on matrix. Please note that this specimen is FRAGILE and must be handled carefully. It is very difficult to obtain Vauxite crystals on matrix from this locality, and as you can see, the Vauxite aggregates are simply gorgeous under magnification. The color is about as deep as it gets for the species. One does not see many Vauxites with this color on the market, especially in well-crystallized specimens on MATRIX. Enjoy. Valued at $500 retail.