Hopeite (!!) (first known specimens from South America!) with Phosphophyllite (Ref: 821054759)
Huayllani mine, Infiernillos mine, Huayllani, Machacamarca District, Saavedra Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
26mm x 20mm x 13mm
minID: 3UC-6JJ
One of the most exciting and yet incredibly limited discoveries for Bolivian minerals. Bolivia is well-known for its phosphate minerals, but Hopeite (despite its fairly simple chemistry) has never been reported. This is not only a first-time find for Hopeite from Bolivia, but to the best of my knowFrom: Mineral Classics
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