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Photo by Holly Smith

Vivianite

Vivianite, 9 cm, from the Huanuni mine, Dalence Province, Oruro, Bolivia. Photo by Holly Smith.

Product details

SpeciesVivianite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBolivia, Oruro (Department), Huanuni mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 222
Current owner
Tim Smith
Tim Smith
North Wales
Member since 2025

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Vivianite
Mineral guide
Learn about Vivianite
color-changing, pleochroic crystals from Bolivia, prized for prisms and velvety luster on matrix; rare, collectible, with light-sensitive care.
Vivianite
Regional guide
Vivianite from Huanuni Mine, Bolivia
Huanuni vivianite, Bolivia — renowned for sharp, gemmy green blades on matrix, striking luster and contrast, notable as a rare phosphate from a major tin depos…
Locality guide
Huanuni mine
Huanuni mine, Bolivia — classic collector locality in the Tin Belt, prized for vivid green ludlamite, blue-green vivianite, rare phosphates, and cassiterite.