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Vivianite

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Vivianite, 7 cm, from the Huanuni mine, Dalence Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia.

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SpeciesVivianite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBolivia, Oruro (Department), Huanuni mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 80
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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.