Wavellite

WavelliteAlthough 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

A beautiful Ludlamite specimen from the famous mine at Haununi

Specimen # BOL711B47

fine blue-green color prismatic crystal of Amazonite with no matrix

smooth and lustrous

From the collection of Willard Wulff (specimen #371)

This mine is actually the LARGEST Cassiterite deposit in the world but is best known for its phosphate species

so do not miss out on this unique and displayable association specimen

Don't miss out on this lovely display specimen from this classic Bolivian locality

Specimen # BOL711B164

The crystals glow with color when backlit and show thin black internal "phantoms"

"Alpine-type" octahedra (some are twinned) associated with cream colored Feldspar on matrix

As you can see from the backlit photo