Ludlamite

$400.00

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Tucson, Arizona, USA

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The Trepča complex in the District of Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo is famous for having produced some of the most spectacular sulphide specimens in Europe, but one tends to forget some of the rarer species for which it was once known. Ludlamite is a classic example. This specimen is only large thumbnail in size, but is a remarkably well crystallized specimen of Ludlamite, competing favourably with many of the world's best localities. Yes, the crystals are not world-beaters in terms of size, but they are so exquisitely formed that at 7 mm in length they are really excellent. They present a pale lime-green colour with bright glassy surfaces and fine translucency. A rich widespread coating of lenticular Siderite microcrystals covers large areas of the Ludlamite, but those exposed Ludlamite crystals stand out extremely well. It is from the superb systematic collection assembled by the brothers Martin and Michael Günther (1951-2007 & 1956-2021).