AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Bolivia > Vivianite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 51979 |
Mineral: | Vivianite |
Locality: | Tomokoni Adit, near Canutillos Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia |
Description: | Lustrous bladed blue-to-green translucent vivianite crystals with remnants of brown hematite-rich matrix included on the sides and bottom. The vivianite appears blue from the front and green when viewed on the edges. |
Overall Size: | 25x18x12 mm |
Crystals: | 15-25 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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