Coquimbite from Peru

New find of Coquimbite in large, translucent purple crystals.  These were a big hit at this year's Tucson show.  Associated minerals can include Copiapite, Chalcanthite, Alunogen, Halotrichite, and Romerite.


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SA570 - Coquimbite $ 120 SOLD
 Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru
small cabinet - 5.8 x 4 x 4 cm


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Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa570a.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa570b.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa570c.jpg]

Translucent purple crystals to 1cm in size, with a nice upright crystal well centered on the specimen.

SA571 - Coquimbite $ 60 SOLD
 Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm


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Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa571a.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa571b.jpg]

Intergrown groups of translucent purple crystals associated with blue chalcanthite.

SA572 - Coquimbite $ 50 SOLD
 Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm


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Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa572a.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa572b.jpg]

Translucent purple crystals to 1.8cm in size.

SA573 - Coquimbite SOLD
 Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru
miniature - 5.0 x 5.0 x 4.5 cm


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Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa573a.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa573b.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa573c.jpg]

Translucent purple crystals to 0.6cm with good luster and forming an attractive arrangment.

SA574 - Coquimbite $ 40 SOLD
 Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru
thumbnail - 2.9 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm


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Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa574a.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa574b.jpg]

Translucent purple crystals to 1.3cm in size.

SA575 - Coquimbite SOLD
 Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru
miniature - 4.5 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm


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Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa575a.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa575b.jpg]

Colorful specimen loaded with Coquimbite crystals and other rare minerals.  These Coquimbites were the hit of Tucson a couple years ago and represent the world's best for the species.  Brightly colored with good crystals on all sides.

SA576 - Coquimbite $ 60 SOLD
 Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm


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Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa576a.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa576b.jpg]

Translucent purple crystals to 1.2cm in size.

SA577 - Coquimbite $ 50 SOLD
 Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru
thumbnail - 3.0 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm


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Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa577a.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa577b.jpg]

Translucent purple crystals to 1.2cm in size.

SA578 - Coquimbite $ 90 SOLD
 Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru
thumbnail - 2.9 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm


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Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa578a.jpg] Coquimbite from Javier Mine, Ayacucho Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/sa578b.jpg]

Translucent purple crystals to 1.3cm in size.

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