Phosphophyllite with Siderite & SphaleritePhosphophyllite is one of the most rare and beautiful species in the mineral world, and arguably, one of the most desirable phosphate species extant. It is not only highly sought after but has also been dubbed the "Holy Grail" of mineral species for collectors. Many collectors and dealers alike treasure this species for its immense scarcity and immeasurable combination of form and color. There are only a few localities in the world in which fine

these specimens are the first ever Hopeites from South America

To find a piece of this size with so many great quality crystals is unheard of these days

I have never seen the association of these three species from any other mine in Bolivia or the world for that matter

Specimen # BOL711B24

doubly terminated crystal of Quartz measuring 1

which means "to be alone"

beautiful blue-green colored crystals sitting atop a thin layer of Smoky Quartz and white Feldspar matrix

prismatic crystals of Vivianite which are associated with beautifully contrasting golden Childrenite aggregates

Specimen # BOL711B64

hence the reduced price

John Sinkankas said this about Vivianite in his book

BETTER in person