Lot 675
Dramatic Vivianite. From Morococalla, Oruro Department, Bolivia.
This evocative and other-worldly specimen has exceptional crystals. Specimens with exceptional crystals of this size have been elusive and difficult to find; that is, until their recent discovery in Bolivia. These local specimens are now considered the finest ever found and their dramatic color is considered unique by many.
Viviianite, usually found as deep blue to deep bluish green prismatic to flattened crystals, can be sensitive to excessive light and, as a result, may darken and turn more opaque. This specimen has been on display in a collector's cabinet for several decades.
Measures: 15.25 x 15.5 cm.
Size inches: 6 x 6 in.
Estimated Value $23,000 - 27,000.
The famous Rolf Wein (Stuttgart, Germany) collection. This specimen was acquired in 1988 and is one of the largest known pieces from the locality.
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