Rounded Bismuth Nugget
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
A really interesting, hefty Bismuth nugget. Large bismuth nuggets are extremely uncommon from anywhere, and they were noted historically at this important and classic locale. These were collected on the 4th Vaux-Academy expedition, 1929-1930. MASS = 122 grams. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences Philadelphia Collection.
Locality
Chorolque Mine, Atocha-Quechisla District, Sud Chichas Province, PotosÃi Department, Bolivia
Dimensions
4.2 x 3.6 x 2.3 cm.
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