Rare Green Ludlamite Cluster on Siderite Matrix (Thumbnail) - Amazonas, Brazil For Sale

An authentic, exceptionally lustrous thumbnail specimen of rare green Ludlamite on Siderite matrix from the Cabeça do Cachorro claim in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas, Brazil.This specimen presents a dense, carpeted plate of translucent apple-to-olive green Ludlamite crystals displaying brilliant vitreous luster and sharp face terminations. A key focal point is the distinctly larger, highly gemmy Ludlamite crystal perched proudly along the upper crown of the specimen. The crystal group sits atop a porous, cellular brown Siderite host matrix that offers great contrast.There are approximately a half-dozen localities in the world that produce fine, specimen quality Ludlamites, with many of them now being defunct, making specimens like these exceedingly rare. An essential piece for rare phosphate specialists, Brazilian locality collectors, or high-grade green mineral suites. You will receive the exact specimen pictured.Weight = 6.2g