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Kami Mine, Ayopaya Province, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia

Tungsten & tin mine; high-temperature hydrothermal veins in tourmalinized hornfels country rock. Elevation 2,900m to 4,350m.
Best known to collectors for its relatively abundant Japan-law twinning in quartz.

Ref.:
- Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): International Strategic Mineral Issues Summary Report - Tungsten. US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.





Map Reference: 17°28'S , 66°52'W

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Mineral List:
Apatite-(CaF)
Arsenic
Arsenopyrite
Augelite
Baryte
Bismuth
Bismuthinite
Brannerite
Cassiterite
Chalcanthite
Chalcopyrite
Dravite
Ferberite
Fluorite
Gold
Hematite
Jarosite
Jeromite
Langite
Lazulite
Limonite
Magnetite
Malachite
Marcasite
Melanterite
Muscovite
Pitticite
Pyrite
Pyrrhotite
Quartz
Scorodite
Siderite
Sphalerite
Tungstite
Vivianite
Wurtzite


41 entries listed. 33 valid minerals.

Localities in this Region:
Bolivia
 
  • Cochabamba Department
    • Ayopaya Province
      • Kami Mine


Mineral Paragenesis:
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