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Ilvaite from Miniera di Rio Marina, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy (Type Locality for Ilvaite)

 
Ilvaite from Miniera di Rio Marina, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy (Type Locality for Ilvaite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 10621
Mineral:Ilvaite
Locality:Miniera di Rio Marina, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy (Type Locality for Ilvaite)
Description:Lustrous black complex crystal of ilvaite 2 cm across. Crystal surfaces have scattered red garnet crystals included. A good specimen from a classic locality. (Type locality)
Overall Size:25x25x20 mm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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