Intergrown Huebnerite with Quartz
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
This is a fine specimen of Huebnerite from one of the most famous classic Bolivian localities. There are several sharp, lustrous, stubby, black crystals (a very slight red color will appear on the surface of the crystals with strong lighting) of Huebnerite beautifully oriented and intergrown with transparent Quartz crystals on matrix. It is confirmed Hubnerite, not Ferberite. The largest crystal measures 1.5 cm long.
Locality
Siglo Veinte Mine, Llallagua, Rafael Bustillo Province, Potosí Department, Bolivia
Dimensions
6.3 x 5.2 x 4.5 cm.
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