Phosphophyllite

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Phosphophyllite twin, 2.7 cm, from the Unificada mine, Potosí, Bolivia. Wendell Wilson collection, ex Rob Lavinsky; Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesPhosphophyllite

SizeMiniature

Dimensions2.7 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityBolivia, Potosí, Cerro de Potosí

Publications

Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 39

Current owner

Wendell Wilson

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Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	The Arkenstone	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

Locality guide