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Ilvaite

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A classic and aesthetic ilvaite specimen from the old-world location of the Isle of Seiphos, Greece. This doubly terminated, compound ilvaite crystal group is very well formed, has lustrous, rich black and brown color and is remarkable for size and perfection. Ex. Jaime Bird Collection.

Product details

SpeciesIlvaite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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black sorosilicate with sharp, glossy prisms and metallic sheen; forms in iron-rich skarns with quartz and calcite; Elba, Dalnegorsk.
Regional guide
Ilvaite from Avessalos, Serifos
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