Ludlamite with Siderite

Item Description

This is a lovely thumbnail specimen of this remarkably rare iron phosphate consisting of wonderful, sharp, gemmy, lustrous, green crystals sitting atop a golden-brown Siderite matrix. The largest Ludlamite measures 1.1 cm long and is doubly-terminated. The other Ludlamite crystal is terminated and in good shape overall. There are truly about 5 localities in the world the produce fine crystallized Ludlamite specimens, (i.e., Cornwall, Santa Eulalia, Trepca, Blackbird Mine in Idaho), 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 good quality piece from a classic Bolivian locality.