Phosphophyllite
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This specimen is from a brand new find for the species in the Machacamarca mining district in Bolivia. It is not from the typical locality at the Unificada mine in Potosi. It features dozens of exceptionally rare, translucent, incredibly beautiful green color (with a slight iron coating), euhedral "butterfly"-twinned crystals measuring up to 11 mm of this great phosphate on matrix. Very few specimens seem to have been found.
Product details
SpeciesPhosphophyllite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 3.7 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, Potosí, Infiernillos Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | 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
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