Hopeite (!!) with Phosphophyllite (first known specimens from South America!) fluorescent with only spot near the

with only spot near the top of the piece where it was contacted upon extraction from the pocket

Subscribers to the Mineralogical Record know that an entire issue was dedicated to this unique and historic locality

deep emerald green color

if one were to shine a very bright light

the quality is certainly better than most from this mine

Hopeite (!!) with Phosphophyllite (first known specimens from South America!) fluorescent with only spot near theOne 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 knowledge, these specimens are the first ever Hopeites from South America! I acquired just a few of these specimens in 2011 and I honestly thought them to be a