Ludlamite

Huanuni mine, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Miniature, 4.4 x 3.2 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 12/30/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/06/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Here we have a specimen of this rare iron phosphate consisting of sharp, translucent, lustrous, green, layered crystal groups of Ludlamite sitting on a matrix comprising Siderite, Pyrite, Quartz and Cassiteirte. The largest Ludlamite crystal group measures 7 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 7-8 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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