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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. 62949
Mineral:Vivianite
Locality:Tomokoni Adit, near Canutillos Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Description:Large transparent green vivianite crystal with lustrous crystal faces on remnants of brown matrix. The vivianite crystal is so thick that it appears opaque black, but exhibit green transparency in the termination when illuminated from the rear.
Overall Size:7.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:58 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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