Vivianite from Huanuni mine, Huanuni, Oruro (Department), Bolivia - image 1

Vivianite from Huanuni mine, Huanuni, Oruro (Department), Bolivia

Excellent vivianite crystal with associated siderite matrix. This specimen was originally mounted vertical but i have mounted the crystal horizontal since this picture was taken.

Product details

SpeciesVivianiteSiderite
Added on07/03/2026
LocalityBolivia, Oruro (Department), Huanuni mine
Current owner
Trent Peppiatt
Trent Peppiatt
Bryan, Texas, United States
Acquired
Jan 2025
Member since 2026

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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.