Andorite

  

Sample size: 4.2 x 3.6 x 0.8 cm (top), 3.6 x 2.1 x 0.8 cm (2nd row), 3.8 x 3.6 x 0.6 cm (3rd row), 6.0 x 3.8 x1.3 cm (4th row), 3.2 x 2.3 x 0.4 cm (5th row), 4.8 x 4.3 x 1.0 cm (6th/7th row), 5.6 x 3.4 x 0.7 cm (bottom)

 

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Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

  

3 rare minerals all in 1 piece. The andorite is the bladed matrix. The stannite is the round cluster about 1.5 cm across. The zinkenites are the little needles to 1.2 cm stretching across the specimen.

Origin: San Jose Mine, Oruru City, Cercado Province, Oruru Department, Bolivia

Ex. Keith Hayes collection

Sample size: 2.9 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm

 

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