Vivianite

VivianiteHere we have an incredibly rare cluster of crystals from Tomokoni featuring thin, lustrous, gemmy, sharp "sword" shaped prisms intermixed with contrasting red argillaceous sandstone. The majority of the crystals are undamaged, though there are a few contacts here and there. The crystals show a slight blue hue in areas when rotated in the light, which is due to their smaller size. Specimen #VIVBOL81807

The Sunnyside Mine was one of the most prolific localities in the history of San Juan mining

The Apatites from this area are among the most recognizable and desirable for the species as the wide range of colors

“chalky” crystals with the slight silvery overtone

Most people are familiar with the "blue" Danburites (included by Magnesioriebeckite) from this locality

This piece features several superb

Specimen # BULG4122

with only a few small nicks to the Ludlamite groups

it's even more satisfying

though there are a few contacts here and there

The largest crystal has a separation mark where another crystal once grew

Several fine quality

cotton candy pink rhombs of Rhodochrosite which have an interesting