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Ludlamite
- Huanuni mine, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
- Thumbnail, 2.0 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm
- Start Time: 03/03/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/10/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This is a very good specimen of this remarkably rare iron phosphate consisting of a wonderful, sharp, lustrous, gemmy, green, layered crystal group forming a "pinwheel"-shaped aggregate of Ludlamite sitting atop sparkling Pyrite matrix. The Ludlamite crystal group measures 11 mm across. 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.