Vivianite (notably "bent" crystals) Cuprite and we wouldn't see the

and we wouldn't see the shimmering luster and beautiful textbook form

but the color is a beautiful red-orange with unusual "banding" that can be seen on one side

you almost never see specimens available on the market

restorations or alterations whatsoever

the base of the specimen is contacted where it was detached from the matrix

Vivianite (notably "bent" crystals) Cuprite and we wouldn't see theA classic example of "bent" Vivianite in the form of a handful of sharp, lustrous, fine green color crystals with "sword" shaped terminations and minor altered sandstone. Vivianite is an incredibly soft mineral, and it can often bend to create uniquely twisted or distorted crystals unlike virtually any other species. Combine that with the fact that the crystals are notably gemmy, and you have a one of a kind miniature. Most of the crystals are