| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Bolivia > Vivianite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 50056 |
| Mineral: | Vivianite |
| Locality: | Tomokoni Adit, near Canutillos Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia |
| Description: | Unusually large vivianite crystals to 115 mm long with lustrous crystal faces and steep terminations. The vivianite crystals appear black, but are transparent green when rear-illuminated. The prism faces have pearly luster that show the green color. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #628; originally acquired in 1992 |
| Overall Size: | 11x8x4.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 15-115 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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