Ludlamite with Vivianite on matrix Limonite but the second reason is

but the second reason is the apparent quality

but the orthorhombic crystals on this specimen are so distinct and thick for the species that you can clearly see them with the naked eye

I held this one back when the find was made

The vast majority of the Zinkenite specimens from this find were certainly not this attractive and so richly grouped together

This is a wonderful opportunity to own a good reference specimen of this extraordinarily rare mineral species

Ludlamite with Vivianite on matrix Limonite but the second reason isA beautiful Ludlamite specimen from the famous mine at Haununi. This mine is actually the LARGEST Cassiterite deposit in the world but is best known for its phosphate species. There are truly about 5 localities in the world that produce fine crystallized Ludlamite specimens, and ALL of them, except for Huanuni and now defunct. This piece features a beautiful doubly terminated bow tie shaped spray of pleasing green color Ludlamite with good luster,