Pyrite and hematite - Valle Giove mine, Rio Marina, Elba island, Tuscany, Italy
Pyrite crystal of great brilliance, intact (but incomplete on the back), accompanied by a few flakes of hematite. Piece from a relatively recent (2013) and unique discovery, dedicated to finance the rehabilitation of the mining park of Elba Island. This park can now be visited and the collection of samples is forbidden, except, in principle, during supervised visits.
3,5 x 3 x 2,5 cm. Reference : 1687-LM2T0