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Ilvaite

Former collection Christian Mavris
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Description
Locality: 
Torre di Rio, Rio Marina, Elba, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.4 × 3.6 × 2.8 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.40cm
Weight: 
65.00gr
Description

Elegant miniature hosting textbook dark brown ilvaite crystals proudly protrude from a coarse crystalline skarn matrix specimen. The two main crystals display a medium lustre, with a rather rough surface. 

Quite an oldtimer, this specimen dates back to the late 90s. In my collection since over 10 years. 
Ilvaite from Elba is very rare to spot nowadays.

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

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