LDV01 Ludlamite with Vivianite
Huanuni mine,Huanuni, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
10.7x 6.2x 5.2 cm
$16000

A spectacular example of ludlamite, from what is undoubtedly the best of species find made at the end of 2019.  There was a single pocket found, I obtained the first (and in my opinion) finest batch of specimens shortly after the discovery-- the miners initially did not realize the significance of their find; they put together this batch then distributed the remainder among themselves as keepsakes. Over the subsequent weeks, a couple European dealers hunted down the remaining pieces, but the first batch up for sale had the best pieces. 

This is the second best piece from the batch I got. I sold most prior to Tucson, but kept this one and a few of the smaller pieces.  It *does* need to go to a lab for cleaning and impregnation, but due the lack of shows (when I typically drop off specimens) it has not been able to make the trip.

This truly is a spectacular example of the species-- even the smallest piece in this update would have previously been considered very, very exceptional-- compare it to this and it is easy to understand how this is so special. Admittedly not cheap, but about 1/3 what other dealers are asking for lesser specimens from the same pocket. If no one takes it, it disappears from the website into my collection. 










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