Phosphophyllite

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This small miniature features a razor-sharp, 3-cm-long phosphophyllite twin perched on sparing matrix, displayed to maximal impact. Phosphophyllite of this quality is a colelctor's Holy Grail, so seldom found and, when found, seldom affordable. A piece like this probably came out in the "old era" of the 1950s-1960s, and although modern attempts to find more have proven successful, they have not been of this limpid quality and luster.Although cleanly repaired in the middle, this is a superb specimen, particularly displayable and balanced. In person, in a case, the color is unique - there is nothing else quite this hue of green-blue in the mineral Kingdoms.

Product details

SpeciesPhosphophyllite

SizeMiniature

Dimensions4.0 x 2.5 x 1.1 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.

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