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Vivianite

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Vivianite

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Description
Locality: 
Poopó Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3 × 2 × 1.7 cm
Description

Lovely transparent blue crystals of vivianite on matrix from this established locality. The crystals form thin blades one behind the other.

The specimen is glued into the plastic box but may be removed if desired. One of the crystals at the back of the specimen is broken, but this is not noticeable for display purposes.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Vivianite

Formula: 
Fe2+3(PO4)2·8H2O
Strunz: 
8.CE.40
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
1.5 - 2.0
Type Locality: 
Wheal Kind (Wheal Kine), West Wheal Kitty group, St Agnes, St Agnes District, Cornwall, England, UK
Gondwana Minerals