Titanite

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This specimen is close to 100 years old. Titanite from the Alps is one of the most treasured and highly sought after of all Alpine species, especially in Italy, Austria and Switzerland. This piece is a very unique, incredibly flattened, gemmy, rich green color twinned crystal. There is some damage around the edges, but this is a very historic specimen with a great old label. The label states that this piece originated in "Dissentis" which is actually a small town near the Tavetsch Valley (Val Tavetsch). I've seen many old labels stating that the locality for many old Alpine specimens is "Dissentis," when in reality, they were more than likely purchased there from a strahler who lived in the town. Much the same as many specimens from Pakistan are labeled as coming from "Peshawar" when there is no mineralization in the area, only a mineral market to purchase specimens. 4.2 x 3.5 x 0.5cm