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Wurtzite

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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.

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SpeciesWurtzite, Siderite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.3 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityBolivia, Potosí, San Jose Mine
Current owner
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Wurtzite
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Wurtzite from San Jose Mine
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Locality guide
San Jose Mine
A collector's guide to San Jose Mine, Bolivia: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 230 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.