Ludlockite, Leiteite

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Ludlockite and leiteite are two of the very rare and highly desirable species for which the Tsumeb Mine is the Type Locality. To get both in a fine specimen on rich germanite ore is a triple bonus. Bright, burnt orange ludlockite hairs are richly scattered on highly lustrous, colorless plates of leiteite. This combination was found but rarely in the final days of Tsumeb. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.