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Vivianite

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Vivianite

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Description
Locality: 
Trepča, Mitrovica District, Kosovo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.8 × 5.3 × 5.1 cm
Description

Vivianite from Trepca is generally very rare, but inn this outstanding size, with free-standing V-formed main crystals and even on matrix is incredible for Trepca! The crystals are sharp and glossy, no significant damages to report. The assemble is striking and contrast looks amazing, too.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Vivianite

Formula: 
Fe2+3(PO4)2·8H2O
Strunz: 
8.CE.40
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
1.5 - 2.0
Type Locality: 
Wheal Kind (Wheal Kine), West Wheal Kitty group, St Agnes, St Agnes District, Cornwall, England, UK