Andorite with Zinkenite on matrix borate On the front right edge

On the front right edge of the specimen there is a small group of colorless gemmy Quartz crystals that appear to have formed in a "Faden" growth

along with the accompanying smaller Brookites shows a deep flame red color when backlit along with classic desirable internal black "phantoms"

Specimen # BOL711B06

and Bolivia has arguably produced some the finest crystals of the species extant

Andorite with Zinkenite on matrix borate On the front right edgeFrom the amazing find in November 2004. Andorite is lead, silver, antimony sulfosalt and was named for the Hungarian mineral collector Andor von Semsey (1833 1923), who holds a remarkable distinction for having two mineral species named after him (Andorite and Semseyite). I personally acquired the entire lot of ALL the top crystals that came into the U. S. in late 2004 through early 2005, of which many experts considered to be such a significant find,