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Wavellite & Sphalerite

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Wavellite & Sphalerite

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Description
Locality: 
Llallagua, Rafael Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 6.3 × 2.7 cm
Weight: 
216.00gr
Description

Spectacular wavellite balls covering black sphalerite crystals and minor arsenopyrite.

This high quality piece is very aesthetic and interesting as a classic from the bolivian minerals.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Wavellite

Formula: 
Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)3·5H2O
Strunz: 
8.DC.50
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White.
Type Locality: 
High Down Quarry, Filleigh, North Devon, Devon, England, UK

Sphalerite

Formula: 
ZnS
Strunz: 
2.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

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