Ludlamite

Ludlamite, 8.1 cm, Blackbird mine, Cobalt, Lemhi County, Idaho. Ex Smithsonian collection, Dr. Ed David collection, Martin Zinn collection. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesLudlamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 21
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Martin Zinn collectionNot disclosed
—Dr. Ed DavidNot disclosed
—Smithsonian InstitutionNot disclosed

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Ludlamite
Mineral guide
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vivid emerald-green crystals with glassy luster; prized for color, rarity, and localities like Huanggang, Huanuni, Huanzala for collecting value.
Ludlamite
Regional guide
Ludlamite from Blackbird Mine
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Blackbird Mine
Blackbird Mine, Idaho — cobalt-copper district yielding phosphate minerals, notably ludlamite and vivianite, prized as a closed-locality classic.