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Ilvaite

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Ilvaite

Ex University of Amsterdam
With Antique Label

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Description
Locality: 
Campiglia Marittima, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10.2 × 7 × 2.5 cm
Description

A large aggregate of intergrown radiating dark green to black ilvaite crystals.
Collected in the late 1940's by members of the Geological Institute of the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands at Fucinaia in Campiglia Marittima.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ilvaite

Formula: 
CaFe2+2Fe3+(Si2O7)O(OH)
Strunz: 
9.BE.07
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0
Type Locality: 
Torre di Rio - Santa Filomena area (Monte della Torre), Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Cartils Minerals

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