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Vivianite

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A sharply terminated, gemmy and lustrous, bi-colored vivianite crystal from the famous Blackbird Mine of Idaho. The upper portion is a rich lilac color with the bottom being a pleasing sea-green. Blackbird vivianites of this gemminess and quality came out in the 1940s and 50s.

Product details

SpeciesVivianite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Vivianite
Mineral guide
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color-changing, pleochroic crystals from Bolivia, prized for prisms and velvety luster on matrix; rare, collectible, with light-sensitive care.
Regional guide
Vivianite from Blackbird Mine
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