Paravauxite with Sigloite Bolivia gemmy bladed Brookite crystals with

gemmy bladed Brookite crystals with rich reddish-orange hues measuring up to 1

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the piece is the fact that one side has near full coverage of Rhodochrosite

and a surprise discovery from early 2011

but the main Amazonite crystals on the top of the piece are well-terminated and look nice when viewing from above

creating a stunning two-tone color effect

Paravauxite with Sigloite Bolivia gemmy bladed Brookite crystals withThese crystals are one of the most beautiful phosphates in the world. They are highly prized for their rarity and beauty. This specimen features beautiful lustrous, light green Paravauxite crystals and tan colored Sigloite crystals associated with micro crystallized iron stained Wavellite needles on matrix. Sigloite forms as an alteration of Paravauxite. This specimen is from the type locality for both species! Mark Chance Bandy described Paravauxite