Quartz with Clinochlore from Russia TW299 phosphosiderite Calcite on Sphalerite with Dolomite

Calcite on Sphalerite with Dolomite from Elmwood Mine

Due to its relatively good hardness compared to some other opals

intense green coloration

It wasn't until 1945 that phosphosiderite was properly identified as a unique mineral

Phosphosiderite is a gorgeous gemstone with a rich history and unique properties

Quartz with Clinochlore from Russia TW299 phosphosiderite Calcite on Sphalerite with DolomiteQuartz with Clinochlore from Russia Approx. Dimensions: 1. 5x1x1 inches Approx. Weight: 14 grams Locality: Pelingichei Area, Prepolar Ural Mountains, Russia This is a beautiful little specimen of quartz with clinochlore that has eaten away at the surface of the quartz crystals. The combination of the two minerals creates an incredible play of light as light is reflected off of the myriad of pits and pock marks left by the clinochlore's interference