Siderite with clay "stripe" inclusions

Item Description

One of the best pieces from a single pocket found in April 2005 in Bolivia. There were only a few good specimens from this discovery, and if you collect carbonates or Bolivian minerals, don't miss out on this one. Several sharp, very well-formed, beautiful greenish-gold colored rhombs of Siderite with notably lighter tan colored clay inclusions aesthetically sits atop a matrix comprising micro grey sparkling Quartz crystals plus sharp, metallic golden Pyrite. The largest Siderite rhomb measures 4.5 cm across. Additional smaller "disc"-shaped compressed Siderite crystals can be seen on the piece as well. The main Siderite is undamaged, though it does have an imperfect growth on one edge, but it's not damage. The crystals look beautiful when backlit, and are set so elegantly upon the underlying matrix. Excellent quality, very showy and HARD TO FIND from Machacamarca. This piece was valued at $850 in the inventory for good reason. Nearly every other piece in the pocket either had damage or wasn't very aesthetic. I only know of three others that I think are equal to this piece in terms of quality. I don't have another specimen of this material to offer, so if you want this piece, don't let it slip away in the hopes that another will come along, as it's nearly impossible these specific specimens will be found again.