Copper pseudomorph after Azurite ("Copper Rose") Vivianite a small piece of paper

a small piece of paper with my father’s collection number (RK42) can be seen glued near one of the terminations

Baddeleyite is a fairly rare zirconium oxide species that dates back to 1892 when it was named after the British geologist

This mine is still active today and bears the unique distinction of producing the only GEM quality (facet grade) Cassiterites from any mine in Bolivia

The base of the crystal is cleaved

A beautiful crystallized “mound” of nearly colorless

Copper pseudomorph after Azurite ("Copper Rose") Vivianite a small piece of paperThis is a superb "floater" "Copper Rose" pseudomorph specimen from the only place in the world where they are found. Not only is the piece pristine and undamaged, but it has two additional important aspects that make it stand out from others. The individual blades of the "rose" are incredibly SHARP and distinct, which is unlike many others I've seen from this locale, as they can be somewhat "lumpy" and rounded after they have pseudomorphed back to