Vivianite (curved crystals) (classic material)

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 small cabinet size piece features several beautiful, relatively sharp, gemmy, blue green color, prismatic crystals of Vivianite measuring up to 3.1 cm long associated with botryoidal Limonite after Wavellite on Pyrite matrix. The most attractive and interesting aspect of the piece is the fact that the crystals have an elegant "curve" or "twist" to them, not unlike the forom that one might associated with a "Gwindel" Quartz specimen. This material is rarely seen in today's market and this particular specimen is at least 25 years old. A great aesthetic display specimen from this world famous locality. Valued at $600 in the inventory.