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Vivianite

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Here is a vivianite crystal 7 cm in length by 3 cm thick, jutting off of a rocky sandstone matrix. With superb luster, it is quite gemmy, with strong lighting.

Product details

SpeciesVivianite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions18.9 x 11.5 x 9.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBolivia, Potosí, Tomokoni mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Vivianite
Mineral guide
Learn about Vivianite
color-changing, pleochroic crystals from Bolivia, prized for prisms and velvety luster on matrix; rare, collectible, with light-sensitive care.
Vivianite
Regional guide
Vivianite from Tomokoni Mine, Bolivia
from Tomokoni Mine, Bolivia: sharp, glassy green crystals on red sandstone, prized for purity, timing, and matrix retention.