Phosphophyllite
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Phosphophyllite twin, 2 cm, from the Unificada mine, Cerro de Potosi, Potosi, Bolivia. Ex Rock Currier collection; Mark Mauthner photo courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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SpeciesPhosphophyllite
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Dimensions2.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBolivia, Potosí, Cerro de Potosí
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 90
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Rock Currier | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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rare sea-green to mint-blue crystals with glassy luster; fragile (hardness 3.5, perfect cleavage), prized Bolivian specimens and micromounts.Regional guide
Phosphophyllite from Cerro de Potosí
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