Wavellite with Quartz

specimen number:
4081843

location:
Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bolivia

description:
Very fine cabinet piece for the species from this classic locality consisting of prismatic quartz crystals across the top of this matrix, these measuring to 4.0 cm in height. Scattered throughout her sparkling colorless groupings of wavellite to 0.7 cm in diameter. Minimal chipping present, this still in good condition. This said to be from the collection of famous mineralogist, who specialized in Bolivian minerals, Mark Bandy. No label for this however.

Questions about this specimen?
Send an email or call us: 314-341-1811.