SOLD
MD-228408
Phosphophyllite
Unificada Mine, Cerro de Potosi (Cerro Rico), Potosi City, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet, 5.1 x 4.2 x 3.0 cm
SOLD
This is one of the most rare and beautiful species in the entire mineral world, and arguably, the most amazing phosphate species extant. Many collectors and dealers alike treasure this species for its immense scarcity and immeasurable combination of form and color. This specimen features an exceptionally rare, lustrous, gem/gemmy, incredibly beautiful blue green color, euhedral crystal measuring 1.1 cm of the great phosphate associated with tan Siderite and massive, deep reddish-black Sphalerite. There are also a few uncrystallized Phosphophyllite sections on the specimen as well. This mine has produced very little of these specimens in the last 20 years, and this piece was one of the better ones to come out in the last decade.