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Photo by James Elliott

Vivianite

Vivianite crystals on diorite breccia (nicknamed “Vivi”), 10.1 cm, from the Rosia Poieni open pit mine, Musca, Lupsa Commune, Apuseni Mountains, Alba, Romania. No repairs or restorations. One of the three finest pieces found in the open pit mine, showing good transparency even without backlighting. Photo by James Elliott, courtesy of Fine Minerals International.

Product details

SpeciesVivianite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityRomania, Alba County, Roșia Poieni Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 42
Current owner
CC
The Carabas Collection
Member since 2026

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Vivianite
Mineral guide
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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 Roșia Poieni Mine
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Roșia Poieni Mine
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