Siderite and Quartz on Pyrite (replacing Siderite) with Stannite inclusions “sword”-shaped prismatic crystal of Vivianite

“sword”-shaped prismatic crystal of Vivianite which is associated with beautifully contrasting golden Siderite and Childrenite aggregates

it is truly only known from a handful of localities in well-crystallized display specimens

This one is in very good shape for this material despite a little bit of roughness here and there but just look at how sharp and lustrous the crystals are

the Italian specimens are among the best in the world

save a rough spot on the bottom where it detached from the matrix

Siderite and Quartz on Pyrite (replacing Siderite) with Stannite inclusions “sword”-shaped prismatic crystal of VivianiteThe Siete Suyos mine (Seven Servants mine) is sometimes considered to be part of the Animas mine, and it is often difficult to know where specimens are from because several mines in the area share the same vein system. The good news is that I directly obtained this specimen from the miner who collected it, so I know for certain where it came from. I honestly have never seen any specimens from this locality before, but I was happy to purchase the