Ilvaite
Torre di Rio - Santa Filomena area, Rio Marina, Rio, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
5.3 x 4.9 x 4.7 cm. Historic Rio Marina is the Type Locality for ilvaite, named in 1811. Diverging sprays of sharp, metallic prisms, to 3.6 cm, and massive ilvaite comprise this showy and rich piece from this classic locale. Probably older material, but no proof. Ex. Matioli Collection.
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