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Phosphophyllite 
Back to WEEKLY MIXED MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - End June 3
Cerro Rico, Potosi City, Potosi Dept., Bolivia
- Starting Time:5/30/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
- Ending Time:6/3/2010 06:34:59 PM(CDT)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:7.7 x 4.4 x 2.7 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:Phosphophyllite, with its unique blue-green color and gemminess, is one of the rarest and most desirable mineral species in the world. This rare, larger matrix specimen, from a recent find features a 2-9 mm thick vein of phosphophyllite sandwiched between the sulfide and quartz-rich matrix. Two of the phospho xls are sharply terminated and highly lustrous, and both are gemmy. The gemmy crystals are classic, high-grade material, even though with a bit of edgewear. The translucent crystal is actually 4.1 cm long! Large and rich phosphophyllites like this rarely come on the market and are always valued highly. And it is a matrix specimen, which is uncommon in itself. Fairly priced at $1250-1500.
