Wavellite Brian Kosnar “sword”-shaped prismatic crystal of Vivianite

“sword”-shaped prismatic crystal of Vivianite which is associated with beautifully contrasting golden Siderite and Childrenite aggregates

Specimen # BOL711B247

Based upon the presence of the Smoky Quartz phantoms and the sheer three-dimensional appeal

and dramatically aesthetic matrix piece

Wavellite Brian Kosnar “sword”-shaped prismatic crystal of VivianiteAlthough Wavellite is a fairly well known phosphate species, it is truly only found in a handful of localities in well crystallized display specimens. The majority of the Wavellites from world localities feature either micro crystals, or incomplete (broken) spheres on matrix. The Bolivian Wavellites, particularly those from the famous Siglo XX mine, are among the best in the world due to the fact that they occur with eye visible spheres that are often