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Ludlockite (rare - Type Locality) Rob Smith Coll.
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Thumbnail, 2.0 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm
- Start Time: 02/18/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/24/2011 6:31:58 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Ludlockite is a Holy Grail lead, iron arsenite rarity, for which the famed Tsumeb Mine is renowned for and is the Type Locality. This is an extremely large and rich mass of solid, matted, soft-to-the-touch, ludlockite fibers with rich, orange color. Ludlockite specimens of this size, richness and quality are very rare. Ex Rob Smith Collection. Valued at $500-700.