Eosphorite / Childrenite (LARGE crystals) (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Item Description

This is a great specimen featuring notably LARGE "sword"-shaped crystals of Eosphorite / Childrenite which appear to have been altered or pseudomorphed(?). The color is a rich earthy reddish tone with a coating of small brownish-black sparkling crystals of an unknown species. It's incredibly rare to find crystals of Eosphorite or Childrenite of this size from any world locality, and despite a few contacts, this piece remains an impressive and worthwhile example to add to any mineral collection. Valued at $950. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").