Vivianite (classic material)

Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Cabinet, 9.8 x 6.2 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 09/26/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/03/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Here is a great old locality specimen of Vivianite from the Siglo XX mine in Bolivia. Subscribers to the Mineralogical Record know that an entire issue was dedicated to this unique and historic locality. This miniature size piece features a few relatively sharp, gemmy, rich green color, prismatic crystals of Vivianite associated with botryoidal Limonite after Wavellite on matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.0 cm. Valued at $950. This material is rarely seen in today's market and this particular specimen is at least 25 years old. A nice little specimen from this world famous locality.

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