Augelite with Chalcanthite Microcline “butterfly”-twinned crystals of Monazite-(Ce) on

“butterfly”-twinned crystals of Monazite-(Ce) on Quartz crystals on matrix

A fantastic and hefty

There are only a few localities in the world where this mineral is found

The good luster combined with the translucence of the “balls” makes for an attractive little piece

Specimen # BOL711B97

Augelite with Chalcanthite Microcline “butterfly”-twinned crystals of Monazite-(Ce) onThis specimen was collected in 2004 and the pieces from this find were some of the best Bolivian Augelite crystals to hit the mineral market in a long time. This piece features several fine, sharp, lustrous, colorless, gemmy crystals of Augelite associated with blocky whitish Barite and small Quartz crystals and Pyrite on matrix. The reverse side of the specimen shows exceedingly rare, bright electric blue Chalcanthite, which I have only seen on a few