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Boleite

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A superb, richly crystallized miniature specimen of Boleite from the Type Locality at Boleo District in Mexico. This complex lead copper silver potassium chloride hydroxide has been found at a remarkable number of localities worldwide, but never in the quality as from Boleo. Despite not being the largest of crystals known, the sheer number (over 50) of well-formed cubic crystals measuring to nearly 4 mm on edge makes this an incredibly rich sample of this rare and attractive species. The crystals are sat upon, and within, the typical clay matrix. Pale green 'Atacamite' is also evident on the matrix.

Product details

SpeciesBoleite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 4.5 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$5,000.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Boleite
Mineral guide
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royal blue cubic crystals 1–2 cm from Baja California Sur; iconic, rare, and highly prized for color, rarity, and cumengeite star associations.
Boleite
Regional guide
Boleite from Santa Rosalia Mine
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Locality guide
Santa Rosalia Mine
Santa Rosalia Mine, Mexico — famed for boleite, cumengeite, and pseudoboleite; blue halide crystals from oxidized deposits, a cornerstone for collectors.