Wavellite with QuartzAlthough Wavellite is a fairly well known phosphate species, it is truly only found in a handful of localities in well crystallized display specimens. The majority of the Wavellites from world localities feature either micro crystals, or incomplete (broken) spheres on matrix. The Bolivian Wavellites, particularly those from the famous Siglo XX mine, are among the best in the world due to the fact that they occur with eye visible spheres that are often

The close up photos on this piece reveal some of the most detailed and beautiful insects due to a few crystal clear areas for viewing

very lustrous

it is not broken but rather has an interrupted growth

excellent luster and very little in the way of damage

the twins are beautifully intergrown with sharp

It is very difficult to obtain any specimens of this incredibly beautiful and rare phosphate

Specimen # BOL711B58

and certainly one of the most eye-catching

but overall

gem quality Cassiterite with any associated species from Viloco

with aesthetic form

9 cm aesthetically flaring off the underlying matrix