Childrenite on Quartz monoclinic If you’re a collector of

If you’re a collector of Cassiterites or Bolivian minerals

and it’s one of my favorite Vivianites from this mine for obvious reasons

The fact that the spheres are somewhat isolated and not completely intergrown makes for an impressive and rarely seen representation from Siglo XX

and take my word for it

I love how the black "phantoms" in the crystals run in thin vertical lines to create beautiful symmetry in the Brookites

Childrenite on Quartz monoclinic If you’re a collector ofSome of the best crystallized phosphates from Bolivia are found at this locality. Childrenite is a relatively rare, hydrated iron aluminum phosphate and some of the better and more unique specimens of this mineral come from Llallagua. There are only a few localities in the world where this mineral is found. This specimen features several excellent, rare, sparkling, brownish color spherical aggregates (comprised of dozens of triangular bladed crystals)