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Ludlockite (Type Locality) in Germanite ore ex Flynn
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
- Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm
- Start Time: 01/21/2021 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/28/2021 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $291
Item Description
Highly representative for this rare arsenate species, the Ludlockite in this germanium ore practically jumps out at you the color is so intense. These sprays of bright, coppery, red-orange Ludlockite are felt-like to acicular, and they occupy several vugs within the Germanite matrix. Tsumeb is the TYPE LOCALITY, and there were only two major finds that we know of. In addition to the massive Germanite ore (itself a Tsumeb and collectible rarity), there are also small white Leiteite crystals in association. All things considered, this is a fairly rich specimen, and the crystals are nicely protected. Ludlockite is one of those 'Holy Grail' Tsumeb species for which the mine is renowned. Ex Karlheinz Grosch and Shields Flynn collections, via a previous dealer ($1300 valued and probably worth it - go try to find one!). Rich and heavy, the germanite is 238 grams in mass!
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
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| $291 | 01/28/2021 6:02:05 pm (CST) |
| $281 | 01/28/2021 6:02:05 pm (CST) |
| $271 | 01/28/2021 4:23:44 pm (CST) |
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| $170 | 01/28/2021 11:07:14 am (CST) |
| $160 | 01/25/2021 4:10:41 pm (CST) |
| $150 | 01/25/2021 4:10:31 pm (CST) |
| $141 | 01/25/2021 4:10:31 pm (CST) |
| $131 | 01/22/2021 2:19:31 am (CST) |
| $121 | 01/22/2021 2:19:11 am (CST) |
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| $44 | 01/21/2021 9:48:51 pm (CST) |
| $39 | 01/21/2021 9:48:51 pm (CST) |
| $10 | 01/21/2021 9:18:17 pm (CST) |