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Vivianite

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Description
Locality: 
Rosia Poieni Mine, Mușca, Lupșa, Alba County, Romania
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.7 × 2.7 × 2.6 cm
Largest Crystal: 
3.70cm
Description

Gemmy Vivianite from recent discovery in Romania. Sample presents 2 large emerald green Vivianite crystal perched on minor matrix comprised primarily from pyrite and quartz. Crystals are complete, terminated and transparent - up to 3.7 cm in length. Pictures hardly do it justice.  Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.

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