ALD04 Ludlamite on Siderite
Huanuni Mine, Delance Prov., Oruro Dept., Bolivian
4.8x 4.6x 4.5 cm
$850
A very large spray of ludlamite crystals from what is undoubtably the best of species find, made late last year. Miners at the site unearthed a single pocket of crystals during routine blasting, most were smashed to bits, but a number of spectacular pieces were also recovered. This is one of the more modest ones, though it is considerably more affordable than equal pieces that I saw in Tucson, mostly available via a single European dealer-- and the couple examples that have made it onto the internet are "POR". Of course, having been to Bolivia in the past, I have my methods..... This one does have a couple small scratches and chips, but again, it is basically the same as pieces that were selling for $1500-2000 in Tucson.