WURTZITE - San Jose Mine, Bolivia

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Details
ColorsBlack, Brown
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.3 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm
Species
Description
A large thumbnail specimen of excellent lustrous metallic black Wurtzite crystals embedded in a drusy matrix of lenticular colour-zoned Siderite crystals. Well crystallised Wurtzite is seldom seen, but this from its type locality in the San Jos' mine, Oruro City in Bolivia is exceptional. The specimen is spot glued to a clear acrylic base.
Origin