Vivianite (Purple)
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A superb, dramatic example of this old American classic from the 1950s-60s, with sharp, elongate, transparent purple crystals. The color is distinct, and makes these unique in the vivianite world to my knowledge compared to material from other locales.
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SpeciesVivianite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 4.3 x 3.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Idaho, Blackbird Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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