Childrenite on Quartz monoclinic but the lower portion of

but the lower portion of the piece is contacted where it separated from the pocket wall

The fact that the spheres are somewhat isolated and not completely intergrown makes for an impressive and rarely seen representation from Siglo XX

which is rarely seen in my experience with this material

A fantastic and hefty

Childrenite on Quartz monoclinic but the lower portion ofSome of the best crystallized phosphates from Bolivia are found at this locality. Childrenite is a relatively rare, hydrated iron aluminum phosphate and some of the better and more unique specimens of this mineral come from Llallagua. There are only a few localities in the world where this mineral is found. This specimen features several excellent, rare, sparkling, brownish color spherical aggregates (comprised of dozens of triangular bladed crystals)