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Augelite from Machacamarca subdistrict, Potosí, Bolivia

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A choice small miniature of two well-formed bladed Augelite crystals forming a V-configuration from the Estaño Orcko mine in the Machacamarca District of Bolivia. The Augelite crystals measure to 2.7 cm and are colourless to white with light orange iron staining in some areas. The Augelite crystals, an aluminium phosphate, sit on a small matrix of drusy brown Siderite crystals. A beautifully crystallized example of this rare phosphate.

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SpeciesAugelite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 3.7 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Augelite
Mineral guide
Learn about Augelite
rare aluminum phosphate with wedge-shaped crystals and bright luster; colorless to green, prized from Portugal, Peru, and Canada for micromounts.
Augelite
Regional guide
Augelite from Machacamarca subdistrict
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Locality guide
Machacamarca subdistrict
Machacamarca subdistrict, Bolivia - a historic locality for augelite-bearing sulfosalts and phosphates, famous for bournonite cogwheels and augelite on quartz.