Paravauxite with Sigloite Stannite The piece was certainly difficult

The piece was certainly difficult to photograph

Specimen #BURMA22101

intergrown spherical aggregates (comprised of dozens of triangular bladed crystals) of Childrenite

The crystals have good luster

I honestly don't know how this crystal survived the cutting wheel as almost everything mined in Mogok is evaluated for gem rough value first

Paravauxite with Sigloite Stannite The piece was certainly difficultThese crystals are one of the most beautiful phosphates in the world. They are highly prized for their rarity and beauty. This remarkably attractive specimen features beautiful lustrous, light green Paravauxite crystals and tan colored Sigloite crystals on matrix. Sigloite forms as an alteration of Paravauxite. This specimen is from the type locality for both species! Mark Chance Bandy described Paravauxite crystals in his book "Mineralogy of