ChildreniteSome 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 Chidrenite is found. This specimen features several excellent, rare, semi lustrous, brownish color, intergrown spherical aggregates (comprised of dozens of triangular

but the piece in general is in very good shape

In addition to the good quality of the Wavellites

caterpillar (Lepidoptera larva)

Many of the Galena crystals actually have Quartz crystals growing right through them

or virtually any other country

This attractive specimen features beautiful lustrous

which is associated with beautifully contrasting golden Childrenite aggregates

is in great shape all around and is certainly even more impressive in person

The terminations on the above specimen are very sharp and highly lustrous

Collected by my maternal grandfather

Specimen # AMAZWH111911

desirable "Alpine-type" material from Pakistan