Ramsdellite

Item Description

A classic specimen of Ramsdellite from the type locality, and most likely famously collected by Dick Jones, according to his son Roy. This is not a muddled mass, but rather a good piece featuring dozens of sharp, lustrous layered crystals measuring up to 1.1 cm. Ramsdellite forms by inversion of pyrolusite or oxidative dehydrogenation of groutite, and is really only found in a few places in the world in superb crystallized examples, with the finest pieces coming from Lake Valley. This piece has very little damage, and looks beautiful up close. If you collect New Mexico minerals, or good U.S. specimens, do not miss out on this one.