DanburiteA most unusual Danburite specimen from this famous locality. Typically, the Danburites from Chapare show a distinctive blue color that is caused by inclusions of the rare amphibole, Magnesioriebeckite. The main crystal on this specimen has a rarely seen golden brown color. Along with the translucency and the fact that its on matrix, its a cool oddity that would make a nice addition to a Bolivian suite, or a collection of unusual minerals. Specimen #

1 cm sitting nicely on the underlying host rock matrix

Specimen # BULG4113

This piece is filled with dozens of translucent

The piece is notably gemmy / transparent and really looks good with a bit of backlighting to see in the insect inclusions

Specimen # BOL711B75

and I'm told that the locality was purchased by a Korean mining company

plus crystals of lustrous

“sword”-shaped

This piece is a great crystallized example of the rich "champagne" color Petalite from a find in Myanmar dating back to 2009

and not crumbly clay (after Allophane) which means that they are much sturdier and allows the pieces to be displayed with ease

dozens of the most unusual scepter habit Quartz crystals resembling “nail heads” on the terminations

and arguably