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Morococala Mine, Santa Fé Mining District, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Tin mine 40km ESE of Oruro. Became famous for its production of enormous vivianite crystals on the 280 meter level from 1981 to 1992. The vivianite-bearing level is now flooded, although cassiterite production continues on higher levels.





Mineral List:
  • Andalusite
  • Apatite-(CaF)
  • Biotite
  • Cassiterite
  • Franckeite ?
  • Hisingerite
  • Metavivianite
  • Phosphophyllite
  • Pyrite
  • Quartz
  • Siderite
  • Sillimanite
  • Sphalerite
  • Vivianite


    14 entries listed. 13 valid minerals.

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