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Forgive my inability to successfully capture the true luster and color of metallic minerals. This mineral is aptly named Cylindrite and is from the type locality at Santa Cruz Mine, Oruro Deparment, Bolivia. Like most of my type locality minerals, it is not museum quality, but the rare habit makes up for it. The field of view is about 1" (2.54cm) (Author: Jim Prentiss)