Ludlamite

Huanuni mine, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 3.6 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 04/30/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/05/2009 8:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This is a very good specimen of this remarkably rare iron phosphate consisting of wonderful, sharp, lustrous, gemmy, deep green, layered crystal group forming a "bow-tie" of Ludlamite associated with Sphalerite and Limonite sitting atop Pyrite matrix. The Ludlamite crystal group measures 1.2 cm 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 6 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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