Legrandite (classic material)

Item Description

This rare zinc arsenate is one of the most sought after treasures in the mineral collecting world. Legrandite from Mapimi is among the most famouns mineral occurences extant. This piece features a few groups of sharp, lustrous, translucent, yellow color, monoclinic prisms of Legrandite on limonite matrix. The largest crystal measures 2.1 cm. Good specimens of Legrandite are seldom seen on the market, and typically the best pieces go for big money. There are really a few localities in the world that produces Legrandites of any significance outside of the Mapimi, so don't miss out on this classic display specimen from this world famous lcoality. Valued at $1300 in the inventory.