Vivianite on matrix (doubly terminated)One of the most aesthetic and finest quality matrix specimens of this material that we've had to offer. A fantastic, incredibly sharp, extremely lustrous, deep emerald green colored, doubly termianted crystal group of "sword" shaped Vivianite is beautifully set between two pieces of red argillaceous sandstone to create this wonderful miniature display specimen. No damage on the display side, and the only imperfection that I can see is a tiny bit of

and most important the exceedingly rare ORANGE hue

and this beautiful multicolored gem crystal is no exception

I think it goes without saying that the finest specimens of Franckeite are found at this mine

and obtaining specimens is next to impossible because miners rarely bring out anything for sale

Specimen #VIVBOL81814

Several wonderful

This crystal is very sharp with a gorgeous semi-etched / textured surface on the basal termination

the only instance in the mineral world where a specimen starts out as a native metal

You don't see nearly as many of these pieces from Pakistan on the market as compared to a few years ago

This piece is a large

extremely lustrous

An aesthetic and well-balanced specimen from one of the most storied and well-known districts in Colorado