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Ilvaite

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An interesting antique German specimen with small crystals of semi lustrous black ilvaite across the top of matrix. In good condition. The specimen comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video and would date to the very early 20th century.

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SpeciesIlvaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on02/22/2026
LocalityHerborn, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Giessen, Hesse, Germany

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Unknown Owner
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Acquired
Feb 2026
WM
Weinrich Minerals

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Ilvaite
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black sorosilicate with sharp, glossy prisms and metallic sheen; forms in iron-rich skarns with quartz and calcite; Elba, Dalnegorsk.