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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 62567
Mineral:Vivianite
Locality:Tomokoni Adit, near Canutillos Mine, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Description:Lustrous cleavage of a transparent vivianite crystal with contacts on both ends where it was attached to surrounding matrix. Though it is difficult to see, because it is so thick, the vivianite shows color change from blue to green as it is rotated.
Overall Size:34x14x4 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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