Vauxite
Unknown Owner
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This is a fine crust of sparkling, dark blue crystals of vauxite. The largest rosette of crystals is 1.0 cm across. Named by Sam Gordon for his patron in the late 1920's, vauxite is a rare, hydrous, iron, aluminum, phosphate. Large plates of this uniform quality and color are rare and this is a particularly beautiful larger plate as well!
Product details
SpeciesVauxite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 3.2 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, Oruro (Department), Huanuni mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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