Phosphophyllite
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A colorful specimen with undamaged, bright phospho crystals growing up the front face, to 2.5 cm in size! The receding ridges of phospho to the upper-left are damaged terminations, but they add color to the specimena and so I did not trim them off (though it could be done). Overall, for the price, this is a pretty decent matrix phospho with good display qualities and a lot of bang for the buck. It is SO hard to get ANY sample of this exceedingly rare and desirable species, that to find a relatively affordable matrix miniature like this is not expected.
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SpeciesPhosphophyllite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.6 x 3.1 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, Potosí, Cerro de Potosí
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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