Phosphophyllite
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An incredibly bright, lustrous, beautiful GEM crystal of twinned phospho from this old locality. This is one of the holy grails of any mineral collector, to own. Complete, though with a few insignificant contacts and very minor damage, this one is a great one for the sheer pizzazz of its stellar color and luster. In person, its more gemmy.
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SpeciesPhosphophyllite
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Dimensions1.7 x 1.0 x 0.9 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.Regional guide
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