LudlamiteThis is without a doubt one of the most distinctive Ludlamites I have seen from Huanuni. Typically, the Ludlamites from this locality are found in fan like sprays or even bow tie shaped aggregates, but to find a sphere shaped aggregate like this is exceedingly rare. Additionally, Ludlamite associated with Quartz is also incredibly rare. The Ludlamite ball on this piece is virtually undamaged and has a pleasing rich green color with good luster and

Willard Wulff

"sword"-shaped crystals of Vivianite on metamorphosed Sandstone matrix

but the second reason is the apparent quality

There are only a few localities in the world that produce Augelites of any circumstance

Specimen # BOL711B268

This is a historic specimen that was collected in the 1940s when the Siglo XX Mine was booming with new and exciting phosphates

beautiful blue-green colored crystals sitting atop a thin layer of Smoky Quartz and white Feldspar matrix

Sigloite forms as an alteration of Paravauxite

It is associated with a few smaller (but not small by any means) Augelites of similar quality

It’s a great full-sized miniature to boot

This particular specimen hosts several sharp

The piece displays well from a few angles