ScorzaliteIn 2009 some very impressive and attractive specimens of Scorzalite were found at the Estano Orcko mine in Bolivia. For some time, these specimens were thought to be Lazulite, but I was actually the one who first reported (through analysis) that they are indeed Scorazlite (the iron analogue of Lazulite). For the size, luster and overall quality of the crystals, they are certainly some of the best Scorzalites to hit the market in a very long time. This

Specimen # BOL711B23

rich emerald green

it's a textbook monoclinic "chisel"-shape and rarely seen from anywhere in Myanmar

This piece features several fine

it’s difficult to know for certain

and those who are familiar with specimens from this mine know that good quality Vivianites are next to impossible to obtain

I love the termination on this piece

It almost feels like it could be alive if you look at it just right

First is the fact that the crystal is ON MATRIX

compressed rhombohedra of chocolate brown (nearly black) Siderite on matrix

semi lustrous

Specimen # BOL711B278