Vivianite
Unknown Owner
Here is a fine old locality specimen of Vivianite from Bolivia. Subscribers to the Mineralogical Record know that an entire issue was dedicated to this unique and historic locality. This piece features a pair of beautiful, relatively sharp, gemmy, emerald-green color, prismatic crystals of Vivianite measuring up to 2.7 cm associated with botryoidal Limonite after Wavellite. This material is rarely seen today and this particular specimen is at least 25 years old.
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Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm
Locality
Added on10/23/2024
Known provenance
Date08/2024
CollectorUnknown Owner
Acquisition priceNot disclosed
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Mineral guideLearn about Vivianitecolor-changing, pleochroic crystals from Bolivia, prized for prisms and velvety luster on matrix; rare, collectible, with light-sensitive care.
Regional guideVivianite from Siglo Veinte MineSign in to contribute
OriginSiglo Veinte MineAbout specimens from Siglo Veinte Mine
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