Description/Interesting Notes:
A rare, old time example of greenockite from Bolivia!!! This specimen was collected by Sam Gordon during
the famed Vaux expeditions to Bolivia in 1929 on behalf of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia!!!
This specimen hosts a fantastic showing of sharp, well formed reddish submillimeter crystals of greenockite on a matrix of
darkly colored cassiterite in association with quartz crystals and pale greenish wavellite!!! While the
crystals are submillimeter in size, they are incredible examples of the species!!! Upon close examination
with a loupe or scope, the crystals are simply amazing!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!!
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