WavelliteAlthough Wavellite is a fairly well known phosphate species, it is truly only found in a handful of localities in well crystallized display specimens. The majority of the Wavellites from world localities feature either micro crystals, or incomplete (broken) spheres on matrix. The Bolivian Wavellites, particularly those from the famous Siglo XX mine, are among the best in the world due to the fact that they occur with eye visible spheres that are often

octahedral metallic Pyrite matrix

On the front right edge of the specimen there is a small group of colorless gemmy Quartz crystals that appear to have formed in a "Faden" growth

To the best of my knowledge

This impressive and attractive twin has wonderful blocky form with very sharp faces

The Demantoids from the famous Val Malenco (Malenco Valley) are among the most well-known and highly sought after Garnets in the world

and certainly aesthetic compared to most Wavellites from this mine

On a worldwide scale

predominant

sharpness and the fact that there are TWO distinct twinning habits on the same specimen

Considering the higher prices on the new Chinese wire Silvers

Specimen # BOL711B232

but it is contacted on the base where it was removed from the pocket