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Vivianite from Tomokoni Adit, near Canutillos Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia

 
Vivianite from Tomokoni Adit, near Canutillos Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia

Vivianite from Tomokoni Adit, near Canutillos Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia

Vivianite from Tomokoni Adit, near Canutillos Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 29527
Mineral:Vivianite
Locality:Tomokoni Adit, near Canutillos Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Description:Three intersecting crystals of transparent green vivianite in a very sculptural arrangement. The vivianite crystals are water-clear when viewed from the edge, and pearlescent when viewed from the front.
Overall Size:6x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:2.5-4.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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