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Locality: Koashva Open Pit, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
An exceptional specimen of Villiaumite displaying the intensely saturated crimson to vivid red coloration for which material from the Khibiny Massif is so highly regarded. The striking color immediately commands attention, giving this piece a dramatic presence in any mineral collection.
This specimen originates from the renowned Koashva Open Pit in the Khibiny Massif of Russia’s Kola Peninsula, a locality famous among collectors for its unusual and diverse suite of rare alkaline minerals. Villiaumite, a naturally occurring sodium fluoride mineral, is particularly notable for its rich coloration and relative rarity in well-presented collectible specimens.
The combination of exceptionally vibrant red color, uncommon mineralogy, and classic Russian provenance makes this an excellent addition for collectors specializing in rare minerals, fluorescent and colorful species, or specimens from the Kola Peninsula.
Mineral: Villiaumite
Locality: Koashva Open Pit, Khibiny Massif, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
Chemical Formula: NaF (Sodium Fluoride)
Color: Intense crimson to vibrant red
Collector Appeal: Rare species • Exceptional color • Classic Kola Peninsula locality
