Phosphophyllite cluster

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Rarer than almost anything else, Phosphophyllite is probably the most sought after of mineral species by collectors, considered one of mineral collecting's holy grails. This thumbnail is a cluster of incredibly bright, lustrous, GEM crystals of twinned Phosphophyllite from this old locality. Complete alla round, this is a rare cluster. In person, it is even more gemmy, and better than the pics. Crystals like this were found almost 70 years ago, and not in this quality since.

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SpeciesPhosphophyllite

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Dimensions1.5 x 1.5 x 0.8 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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