Vivianite - radiating needle habit
stock #20.1-253
Kerch Penninsula, Crimea Penninsula
Crimea Oblast,
Russia
5.6 x 3.3 x 2.3 CM (cabinet)
price: $240
new year 2021
Pointed blue green blades and needles of Vivianite in a radiating cluster. Formed on a soft Sandstone matrix this is an older piece (the original labels say "Ukraine") from well before the Russian annexation of this area. The crystals are in fine condition, there is some contacting but no real damage. With good lighting the color is a dark blue to green but otherwise this does look darker. Nicer in person, a good, delicate spray habit example of this famed find.
Vivianite - single gemmy crystal
stock #18.1-105
Tomokoni Mine, Machacamarca District
Potosi,
Bolivia
4.5 x 2.3 x 1.3 CM (miniature)
price: $325
Spring update
A gem clear single crystal with excellent dark green to bluish color, and glass-like luster. Sharp and elegant, this is at its best with some backlight to bring out the inner colors. On the backside some small matrix is adhering, but mostly this is a single, loose crystal. Typical curving of the termination can be seen at some angles. Choice older specimen from 1980 vintage finds, excellent condition.
