VIVIANITE WITH CALCITE

Abundant sharp and lustrous sprays of vivianite atop a large plate of matrix, accompanied by a few spherical crystals of contrasting light calcite. As is typical with Crimean vivianite, the color is so deep it's almost black, and the luster is near metallic. This is far, far larger than almost any other piece you'll find on the market from this locality. Even if most of that is host rock, the display is also much more dramatic than one would usually see from here! Considering the number of sprays and their positioning at the base, this one is really in remarkable condition.