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Vivianite

Vivianite, 8 cm, Morococala, Oruro Department, Bolivia. Holly Smith photo.

Product details

SpeciesVivianite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBolivia, Oruro (Department), Morococala Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 131
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 Morococala Mine
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Locality guide
Morococala Mine
Morococala Mine, Bolivia — renowned for large vivianite crystals with deep bottle-green color, glassy luster, and scarcity that boosts collecting appeal.