Mineral Specimen #3555    Paravauxite

Siglo Veinte Mine, Llallagua, Rafael Bustillo Prov., Potosi Dept., Bolivia

Type Location

8.7 x 5 x 4.9 cm
longest XL 1cm
3.4 x 2 x 1.9 in

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Ex. Philadelphia Academy of Sciences #21139, 1929-1930 Vaux Expedition

Fe³⁺Al₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₃·7H₂O

Pale green Paravauxite crystals are found on all but one of the surfaces of this specimen. The longest crystals are over 1 cm in length. The crystals are thin, elongated and striated and have good luster and are gemmy in places. There are also small orange crystals which are likely Sigloite. Although I originally had the museum label, at this time, it has gone missing. The specimen is in very good condition 

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Latin America | Phosphates | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 200 and 299 Dollars This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Latin America | Phosphates | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 200 and 299 Dollars