Ludlamite

Huanuni mine, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Toenail, 3.4 x 2.6 x 1.0 cm
Start Time: 09/09/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/16/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This is a very nice specimen of this remarkably rare iron phosphate consisting of a wonderful, sharp, lustrous, gemmy, green, layered crystal group of Ludlamite associated with Sphalerite sitting atop Pyrite matrix. The Ludlamite crystal group measures 15 mm long. There are truly about 5 localities in the world the produce fine crystallized Ludlamite specimens, and ALL of them, except for Huanuni and now defunct. PLEASE NOTE: There have been no more of these specimens found in the last 7 years from this locality, and it is a possibility there will never be any more, so don't miss out on a very good quality piece from a classic Bolivian locality.

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