Ludlamite xls (rare locality) ex Dick Jones Coll.

Blackbird Mine, Lemhi County, Idaho
Miniature, 5.3 x 2.3 x 1.3 cm
Start Time: 03/16/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/26/2009 8:08:55 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This EXCELLENT specimen is from the premier US locality for ludlamite, the famous Blackbird Mine of Idaho. The matrix plate is covered with intergrown, gemmy, olive-green crystals to 4 mm across. They have superb euhedral form, are translucent and sharp...ludlamite from this locale is world-known as among the best crystals of the species for those characteristics. Specimens of this quality are rarely available. Ex dealer Dick Jones Collection and valued at $500.

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