Wurtzite

  
 
  
Origin: San Jose mine, Cercado Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Sample size: 5.2 x 3.1 x 3.0 cm (top), 7.2 x 4.7 x 2.8 cm (bottom)
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

  
  
Origin: Les Malines Mine, St. Laurent le Minier, Gard, France
Ex. Don Belsher collection
Sample size: 33 x 25 x 25 mm
 
  
Wurtzite on franckeite
Origin: 380m level, San José Mine, Oruro City, Cercado province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Sample size: 3.9 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

  
Wurtzite with calcite
Origin: Yoagangxian, Hunan province, China
Sample size: 2.1 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

John Veevaert, Trinity Mineral Co

Trinityminerals.com

 

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