Ludlamite

Huanuni mine, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Miniature, 3.6 x 2.7 x 2.3 cm
Start Time: 02/25/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/04/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

This is a very good specimen of this remarkably rare iron phosphate consisting of wonderful, sharp, lustrous, gemmy, green, layered crystal group forming a "pinwheel"-shaped aggregate of Ludlamite sitting atop sparkling, iridescent Pyrite matrix. The Ludlamite crystal group measures 9 mm across. There are truly about 5 localities in the world the produce fine crystallized Ludlamite specimens, 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 very good quality piece from a classic Bolivian locality.

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