Kryzhanovskite, Arrojadite

This specimen features an assemblage of rare phosphates, including well developed chocolate-brown kryzhanovskite and light brown arrojadite-(KFe) crystals. The specimen comes from one of the world's better localities for these species, in the Yukon Territory, where collecting is challenging due to the treacherous terrain and limited accessibility. Kryzhanovskite, a rare manganese-iron phosphate, is often formed through the oxidation of phosphoferrite, and this piece showcases its lustrous, dark-brown crystals on matrix. Additionally, the arrojadite-(KFe) crystals on this specimen exhibit good luster and well-formed structures, making it a good example from a significant find decades ago. This is an excellent opportunity for collectors of rare phosphates to acquire a highly sought-after piece from a storied locality.