Siderite with Pyrite (replacing Siderite)The Siete Suyos mine (Seven Servants mine) is sometimes considered to be part of the Animas mine, and it is often difficult to know where specimens are from because several mines in the area share the same vein system. The good news is that I directly obtained this specimen from the miner who collected it, so I know for certain where it came from. I honestly have never seen any specimens from this locality before, but I was happy to purchase the

There are truly about 5 localities in the world the produce fine crystallized Ludlamite specimens

let alone the fact that the crystal stayed on matrix

showing a range of colors from a light golden hue to an amber-cognac shade

Specimen # ANDIT4119

but the Calcites on this specimen are impressive for Bolivia

and superb form

This one is in very good shape for this material despite a little bit of roughness here and there but just look at how sharp and lustrous the crystals are

Specimen # BOL711B164

Specimen # BOL711B73

you'll see that the majority of the Peridot crystals from Mogok

This piece is a great crystallized example of the rich "champagne" color Petalite from a find in Myanmar dating back to 2009

but this is one of only two matrix Peridot specimens that I've had to offer for sale