Andradite (var - Demantoid) Römerite Ludlamite associated with Quartz is

Ludlamite associated with Quartz is also incredibly rare

An incredibly large "room" of crystals was discovered

A slight brown color can be seen when the piece was backlit

this is a MAJOR find of these incredibly rare minerals

The Himalaya mine in Bolivia lies on the great mountain peak of Cerro Illimani (pronounced ee-yee-MAHN-ee) just outside of the capital city of La Paz

Andradite (var - Demantoid) Römerite Ludlamite associated with Quartz isA great cabinet display piece of Demantoid with dozens of yellow green dodecahedra. The crystals have good luster, gemminess and sharp form which are sitting amongst fibrous off white color Chrysotile on matrix. Most of the crystals are completely damage free, with only spot near the top of the piece where it was contacted upon extraction from the pocket. Hand sized Demantoid specimens from Sferlun are certainly uncommon, and this piece is