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Wurtzite (rare sharp xls)
- Siglo XX Mine, Llallagua, Potosi Dept., Bolivia
- Miniature, 3.9 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm
- Start Time: 06/14/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/20/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Wurtzite is a relatively uncommon zinc, iron sulfosalt. It usually occurs as massive ore or a banded, botryoidal crusts. It is rare as displayed in the relatively sharp, hexagonal, stacked, tabular crystals on this richly mounded miniature. The flashy lustrous, metallic-gray crystals look great great from both sides and the top! This classic and excellent old-timer, dating to the 1960s or 70s, is from the famous Siglo XX Mine of Bolivia. valued $500