Phosphophyllite

PhosphophylliteThis specimen is from the 2009 finds in the Machacamarca mining district in Bolivia. It is not from the typical Bolivian locality at the Unificada mine in Potosi. Phosphophyllite is one of the most rare and beautiful species in the mineral world, and arguably, the one most desirable phosphate species extant. It is not only highly sought after but has also been dubbed the "Holy Grail" of mineral species for collectors. Many collectors and dealers alike

Wulff was one of the founding members of the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society in 1936

pinkish-orange color crystal of this hard-to-find species on matrix

Very little damage and really striking for the species and the locality

An associated gem quality Quartz crystal on the base of the specimen is a great touch

and Bolivia has arguably produced some the finest crystals of the species extant

From the collection of Willard Wulff (specimen #371)

For the size and aesthetic

aesthetics and displayability are secondary only to the superb quality of the Barite crystals themselves

the Siglo XX specimens are also found with interesting associations and pleasing matrixes

and the matrix itself is beautifully crystallized Quartz

I personally acquired the entire lot of ALL the top crystals that came into the U

Despite the larger size