Paravauxite with Sigloite Monazite metallic silvery color

metallic silvery color

brownish color spherical aggregates (comprised of dozens of triangular bladed crystals) of Childrenite sitting on contrasting

but it is contacted on the base where it was removed from the pocket

Rarely does one see such a large “ball” of Wavellite like this one

so the piece has wonderful balance

Paravauxite with Sigloite Monazite metallic silvery colorThese crystals are one of the most beautiful phosphates in the world. They are highly prized for their rarity and beauty. This remarkably attractive 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