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Ludlamite

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This is a very good specimen of this remarkably rare iron phosphate consisting of wonderful, sharp, lustrous, gemmy, deep green, "flower"-like crystal groups and "sprays" of Ludlamite sitting atop a matrix of cubic Pyrite with minor associated brownish color Siderite. The largest Ludlamite group measures 1.8 cm across, and the color is excellent. There are truly about 5 localities in the world the produce fine crystallized Ludlamite specimens, and all of them, except for Huanuni are now defunct. PLEASE NOTE: There have been no more of these specimens found in the last 6 years from this mine, and it is a possibility there will never be any more. A very attractive and good quality specimen for any collector.

Product details

SpeciesLudlamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Ludlamite
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 Huanuni Mine, Bolivia
Huanuni Ludlamite — Bolivia: premier locality yielding lustrous green architectural crystals on matrix, with vivianite and pyrite, prized by collectors.